Overview
- BCCI, via PTI, has locked Abu Dhabi for the IPL 2026 mini-auction in mid-December, likely on December 15–16.
- Ravichandran Ashwin said on his YouTube channel that Mumbai Indians have secured Shardul Thakur from Lucknow Super Giants, before the clip was edited.
- Reports citing Cricbuzz describe LSG–MI talks involving Shardul Thakur and Arjun Tendulkar as separate all-cash transfers rather than a direct swap, with no formal announcement yet.
- Multiple outlets report a potential Sanju Samson move to CSK in a trade that would send Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to RR, with player consent and EOI activity noted but no official confirmation.
- Mumbai Indians are also reported to be pursuing spin options, including advanced talks with KKR for Mayank Markande and interest in Rahul Chahar, as teams finalize retention lists due November 15.