Former CSK spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, commenting on potential Ravindra Jadeja-Sanju Samson trade ahead of IPL 2026, said this move is very unlike CSK. He added, "I totally get the emotional angle of fans [regarding Jadeja's exit]...The sentiments of fans are completely justified." Ashwin noted, "CSK's identity was stability and trust in players...This is how CSK built a quality brand."