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Natarajan Returns to SRH in Shock IPL Trade
14 Oct
Summary
- T Natarajan traded back to Sunrisers Hyderabad from Delhi Capitals.
- Natarajan bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 10.75 crore, now returns for Rs 5 crore.
- Zeeshan Ansari moves to Delhi Capitals from SRH for Rs 40 lakh.
T Natarajan has been traded back to the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise, marking a significant shift in the Indian Premier League player market. He was acquired by Delhi Capitals for Rs 10.75 crore during the IPL 2025 auction. However, Natarajan will now play for Sunrisers Hyderabad at a revised fee of Rs 5 crore.
This trade also sees leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari moving from Sunrisers Hyderabad to Delhi Capitals. Ansari joins the Delhi franchise at his current fee of Rs 40 lakh. He previously played 10 matches for SRH during the IPL 2026 season.
Natarajan, who represented Sunrisers Hyderabad for five seasons from 2020 to 2024, is noted for his effective left-arm seam bowling. In the 2024 season, he took 19 wickets, the highest for any SRH bowler, contributing to their final appearance. Ansari made a notable IPL debut, taking three wickets against Delhi Capitals and has secured six wickets in ten IPL appearances, adding depth to Delhi's spin attack.
