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Shardul Thakur Traded from Lucknow to Mumbai in Surprise IPL Move
13 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Shardul Thakur traded from Lucknow Super Giants to Mumbai Indians
- Trade occurred just 2 days before IPL 2026 retention deadline
- Thakur was acquired by LSG for INR 2 crore as injury replacement
On November 13, 2025, in a significant IPL trade ahead of the retention deadline, all-rounder Shardul Thakur has moved from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to Mumbai Indians (MI). Thakur, who was acquired by LSG for INR 2 crore as an injury replacement for the 18th edition of the league, will now play for MI at the same fee.
The trade comes just two days before the November 15, 2025 deadline for IPL 2026 team retentions. Shardul Thakur has been a utility player for the franchises he has represented, putting in clutch performances time and again. The all-rounder holds a decent record in the IPL, having played 105 games, taken 107 wickets, and scored a highest of 68 runs in the tournament. Interestingly, Thakur also captains the Mumbai team in the domestic circuit.
This high-profile trade is the first to take place ahead of the upcoming IPL season, and it will be interesting to see how Thakur's move to Mumbai Indians impacts the team dynamics and performance in the 2026 edition of the league.
