Ravindra Jadeja's Official Instagram Account Goes Missing As CSK Departure Rumours Intensify Ahead Of IPL 2026 Auction

Ravindra Jadeja Instagram Account Disappeared: Senior Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja might play for a new team in the IPL 2026 as the speculations of his potential exit from the Chennai Super Kings intensify. Over the past few days, Jadeja has been a part of intense trade deal talks involving the Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals.

The talks of Jadeja's possible return to the Rajasthan Royals reportedly have reached the advanced stage. The move will end Jadeja's 12-year-long association with the five-time champions. Amid the ongoing speculations of Jadeja's swap deal move in exchange for Sanju Samson, the official Instagram account of the star all-rounder has gone missing for the past few days.

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The absence of his social media account triggered heavy rumours over his future at CSK. While the reason behind the account's disappearance isn't known, fans couldn't stop linking it with the suspense around his next team for the IPL 2026.

Jadeja's account 'royalnavghan' couldn't be found on Instagram on Monday. The profile link, when put in directly in a browser, was broken.

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If the reported deal goes through, Jadeja will reunite with the Royals after 16 years, having been part of their setup during the inaugural 2008 and 2009 seasons. Notably, Jadeja has been fairly active on social media over the years, especially during the IPL seasons and often shares posts showing his admiration and love for the CSK franchise, along with a few cryptic posts.

Jadeja began his IPL career in 2008 with Rajasthan Royals and lifted the title under the captaincy of late Shane Warne. He then joined the now-defunct Kochi Tuskers in 2011. Chennai Super Kings acquired him in 2012 and retained him as part of their core squad ahead of the mega auctions in 2018 and 2025. Jadeja was named captain ahead of the 2022 season, but after CSK managed just one win in their first eight games, MS Dhoni reclaimed the leadership role.

The 36-year-old Jadeja has won the IPL titles with CSK in 2018, 2021 and 2023. Overall, Jadeja has featured in 254 IPL matches, the fifth-most by any player, and is CSK’s highest wicket-taker with 143 scalps. He also shares the record for most Player-of-the-Match awards (16) for the franchise alongside Dhoni.