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Jadeja, who was an important player of Chennai Super Kings for a long time, is now ready for a new challenge. There are many young players in the Rajasthan team in IPL 2026 and in such a situation, Jadeja’s role is going to be not only of an all-rounder but also of a senior guide and mentor.
Ravindra Jadeja joined Rajasthan Royals after 17 years, his role in the team changed.
New Delhi. A major change was seen in the transfer window ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026, when experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja left Chennai Super Kings and joined Rajasthan. Interestingly, Jadeja started his IPL career with Rajasthan and now after almost 17 years, he has returned to the same franchise.
In this big trade, along with Jadeja, England all-rounder Sam Curran also joined Rajasthan, while wicketkeeper batsman Sanju Samson went to Chennai team. Jadeja, who was an important player of Chennai Super Kings for a long time, is now ready for a new challenge. There are many young players in the Rajasthan team in IPL 2026 and in such a situation, Jadeja’s role is going to be not only of an all-rounder but also of a senior guide and mentor.
Will fulfill the responsibility of senior player in youth team
During the jersey launch event of Rajasthan Royals before IPL 2026, Jadeja spoke openly about his new role. He said that being a senior player in the team, he will always be ready to give suggestions and opinions based on his experience. Jadeja said that his main aim will be to work in the interest of the team and he will try to improve the team both on and off the field. Jadeja said, I will keep giving my opinion and suggestions to the team, whatever will be better for the team, I am always ready to do that. As a senior player you have to take additional responsibility for the team. Whatever contribution you make to the team is most important.
Not young, will play with ultra young players
The current team of Rajasthan Royals includes many very young players. Among these, names like young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and rising star Vaibhav Suryavanshi are prominent. Jadeja jokingly said that he is going to play not just with young players but with “ultra young” players. According to him, this experience will be very exciting for him too because he will get a chance to play with the new generation players and understand them closely. He said, I will not say that I am playing only with young players, but I will play with ultra young players. As a senior player, it is going to be very exciting because I will get a chance to know many new and young players. After 17 years, I am playing for Rajasthan again, so it will be a learning experience for me too.
Salary reduced from Rs 18 crore to Rs 14 crore
There has also been a change in the IPL fees of Jadeja, who played with Chennai Super Kings for a long time. While earlier he used to get Rs 18 crore, his salary for IPL 2026 has been fixed at Rs 14 crore. However, due to experience, all-round performance and leadership abilities, Jadeja is still considered a very important player for any team. Now it will be interesting to see how far Jadeja, who returned to Rajasthan Royals after 17 years, is able to take his new team in IPL 2026.