Ravindra Jadeja takes huge decision amid CSK exit speculations ahead of IPL 2026 auction

Chennai Super Kings set to release their veteran allrounder Ravindra Jadeja? It’s been a major question among cricket fans for fast few days. Now, amid the speculations ahead of IPL 2026 auction, cricket fans noticed another thing about Jadeja.

The last date for retention for the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is November 15. Before the auction, all 10 teams have to submit their retention list by November 15. Before the retention, CSK team’s star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is continuously in the headlines.

According to media reports, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) can trade Jadeja as well as Sam Curran in exchange of Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson before IPL 2026. Ravindra Jadeja’s first IPL team was Rajasthan Royals.

Ravindra Jadeja’s instagram account

Discussions are ongoing between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals regarding this trade. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja’s account suddenly disappeared from Instagram on Monday, sparking speculation on social media. Jadeja’s official username, ‘royalnavghan,’ is no longer visible on Instagram. The profile link to Ravindra Jadeja’s Instagram account also appears broken. However, it is not yet clear whether Jadeja deactivated his account himself or if his account disappeared for some other reason.

Ravindra Jadeja played for Rajasthan Royals in 2008

Ravindra Jadeja played for the Rajasthan Royals in 2008 at the age of just 19. Rajasthan won its first title in the inaugural season. The team has not been crowned champion since. In 2010, Jadeja was banned for one year for violating contractual rules. Jadeja then joined the Chennai Super Kings in 2012 and became a key member of the team.

Jadeja got the captaincy of CSK during the IPL 2022 season

Ravindra Jadeja has played a key role in three of the five IPL titles won by Chennai Super Kings. He was also named CSK captain in 2022, but due to poor performance, he relinquished the captaincy mid-season. Jadeja was retained by CSK for IPL 2025 for ₹18 crore. However, CSK is now planning to release him before IPL 2026.