Overview
- Mumbai Indians announced all-cash deals for Shardul Thakur from Lucknow Super Giants and Sherfane Rutherford from Gujarat Titans.
- Multiple outlets report a major swap in the works sending Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings with Ravindra Jadeja and possibly Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals, pending formalities and overseas-slot adjustments.
- Reports indicate Mumbai are set to trade Arjun Tendulkar to Lucknow Super Giants, with timing expected around the retention deadline though no official confirmation has been issued.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad have received interest in Mohammed Shami, with Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants exploring a trade or potential release scenario, according to reports.
- LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka publicly confirmed retention talks and planning with new global director Tom Moody as teams weigh releases and purse balance before the Dec. 16 auction.