The Indian Premier League (IPL) witnessed one of the most high-profile transfer deals last week, involving Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

As part of the trade agreement, Sanju Samson completed his much-talked-about switch to CSK from RR, with Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran going the other way.

Jadeja was part of the RR squad in the first two IPL editions, and the seasoned all-rounder is grateful for the opportunity to be able to represent the Jaipur-based franchise again.

If RR go on to clinch the IPL 2026 tile, Jadeja pledged to dedicate it to the late Shane Warne for his lasting impact.

Warne, who passed away from cardiac arrest in March 2022, led RR to their only IPL title in 2008 while serving as both skipper and coach. He captained the franchise until 2011 and later returned as a mentor for IPL 2018.

“Definitely. I got a chance to play for the Rajasthan Royals again and we are performing well. If we win the trophy, we will obviously dedicate it to Shane Warne. His role at the beginning of my journey was very important," Jadeja said in a video shared by RR on YouTube.

“He (Warne) gave me an opportunity at that time. If he had not given me the opportunity, then the picture would not have grown this much. As a team, we will dedicate the trophy to him if we do well this season," Jadeja added.

Ravindra Jadeja further spilled beans on his bond with Warne, recalling how their connection continued even after the Australian legend moved into broadcasting.

“Even when I was not in Rajasthan, I went to play for India in Australia. I went to England and he would come to commentate. So, I would meet him and talk to him then. He always supported me and told me what improvements I needed to bring into my game," Jadeja stated.

Ravindra Jadeja was retained by CSK for INR 18 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 season. However, his league fee has been revised to INR 14 crore as part of the trade agreement.