Coming back to RR feels special The IPL 2026 retention day has brought powerful twists, emotional comebacks, and shocking releases. From Ravindra Jadeja’s return to Rajasthan Royals to major changes in CSK, DC, MI, and KKR, every team is reshaping its future. And the biggest headline is Jadeja saying “Coming back to RR feels special”, a phrase that defines the mood of this mega trade window.
H2: Jadeja’s Emotional Return to Rajasthan Royals
Ravindra Jadeja’s comeback to Rajasthan Royals has become the most powerful moment of this year’s retention day. He said, “Coming back to RR feels special”, adding that RR was the team that gave him his first-ever IPL platform. Jadeja also said, “Coming back to RR feels special”, because it reminds him of the 2008 title win.
Kumar Sangakkara called Jadeja a complete match-winner and added that his return is huge for the franchise. Even Sangakkara mentioned the energy of the moment, saying it truly felt like “Coming back to RR feels special.”
Jadeja’s salary has been revised from ₹18 crore to ₹14 crore, but the all-rounder said again that “Coming back to RR feels special” and the price does not matter.
Sanju Samson’s departure from RR led to emotional reactions too. Owner Manoj Badale thanked him for a decade of loyalty and said his journey symbolised belief and heart. Still, the focus remained on the Jadeja moment, as RR fans repeated “Coming back to RR feels special” across social media.
H2: Big Releases Across Teams Shake the Auction Pool
Delhi Capitals have released Faf du Plessis, Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Mohit Sharma. Du Plessis had a poor season and DC felt it was time to rebuild. Meanwhile, CSK made another big call by releasing Matheesha Pathirana because of injuries and form issues, even though Jadeja’s trade had already shocked fans.
CSK have also parted ways with Devon Conway, who posted a heartfelt thank-you message to the fans. But the moment that kept echoing around the league was Jadeja saying “Coming back to RR feels special”, a phrase repeated again and again by supporters.
KKR have released Moeen Ali, Gurbaz, Quinton de Kock, and Venkatesh Iyer. Their surprising decision to let go of all wicketkeepers has raised big questions. Amid these changes, Jadeja once more added in a team message that “Coming back to RR feels special.”
Mumbai Indians welcomed back Mayank Markande while Arjun Tendulkar moved to LSG for more opportunities. Even in MI’s farewell post, fans commented “Coming back to RR feels special”, showing how huge Jadeja’s return has become across the IPL world.
To close his statement, Jadeja said once more, “Coming back to RR feels special.”
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