Overview
- Ravichandran Ashwin stated on his YouTube channel that Mumbai Indians have completed a trade for Shardul Thakur from Lucknow Super Giants.
- Neither Mumbai Indians nor Lucknow Super Giants has issued an official announcement, and the status of the deal remains unverified.
- Teams must submit retained and released player lists by November 15, with a mini-auction expected next month.
- Ashwin suggested Mumbai’s planning centers on cover for the injury-prone Deepak Chahar, with a spinner also on their shopping list.
- If finalized, Thakur would join MI for the 2026 season, marking his seventh IPL team after taking 13 wickets in 10 matches in 2025 and carrying a solid record at Wankhede.