Earlier,, a report claimed that LSG were involved in trade talks with MI for Arjun Tendulkar in exchange for Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur has been traded to Mumbai Indians (MI) from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for Rs 2 Crore ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026). Thakur played ten matches for LSG in IPL 2025 and scalped 13 wickets

New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants all-rounder, Shardul Thakur, is all set to represent the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, following

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. This move is expected to bolster MI's bowling lineup, particularly in light of Deepak Chahar's injury concerns. Thakur, who has represented six different teams in the IPL, brings valuable experience and versatility to the Mumbai Indians, ESPNcricinfo reported. Sports News | LSG Likely to Trade Shardul Thakur to Mumbai Indians in All-cash Deal Ahead of IPL 2026 Auction.

Mumbai Indians (MI) have made a second IPL 2026 trade, getting finisher Sherfane Rutherford from Gujarat Titans (GT).

Unlike the mega auctions, the 2026 edition will be a mini auction and will be completed in a single day. All franchises have been asked to submit their list of retained and released players from their 2025 squads by 3 pm IST on November 15. After that, teams will receive the list of registered players IPL 2026 Auction to Be Held in Abu Dhabi on December 16; Player's Bidding Even to Take Place Obverseas For Third Consecutive Time.