Overview
- Ravichandran Ashwin stated on his YouTube channel that Mumbai Indians have completed a trade for Shardul Thakur from Lucknow Super Giants before the clip was deleted.
- Multiple outlets citing Cricbuzz report that Shardul to MI and Arjun Tendulkar to LSG are in discussion and could be processed as separate all-cash transfers rather than a direct swap.
- Neither MI nor LSG has issued confirmation, and IPL regulations stipulate the BCCI must announce approved exchanges.
- Ashwin framed Thakur as seam cover for the injury-prone Deepak Chahar, and the pacer took 13 wickets in 10 games for LSG in IPL 2025 and would be joining his seventh IPL franchise if the move is finalized.
- Arjun Tendulkar has played five IPL matches for MI, and separate reporting says MI are also pursuing spin options such as Mayank Markande in additional cash deals.