Overview
- Ravichandran Ashwin stated on his YouTube channel that Mumbai Indians have completed a trade for Shardul Thakur from Lucknow Super Giants, with the clip later edited or deleted.
- Multiple outlets citing Cricbuzz report that Arjun Tendulkar is likely to move to LSG as part of related business, though accounts differ on whether it is a swap or separate all‑cash deals.
- Neither franchise has confirmed the transactions, with final retention and release lists due on November 15 ahead of the mini‑auction reported for December 27.
- Ashwin framed Thakur as cover for the injury‑prone Deepak Chahar, pointing to MI’s search for an Indian pace all‑round option and potential need for an additional spinner.
- Thakur took 13 wickets in 10 matches for LSG in IPL 2025 and, if the move is completed, MI would be the seventh IPL team of his career.