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IPL Retention Clock Ticks Down as MI Confirms Two Trades; Shami-to-LSG and Samson–Jadeja Swap Talks Advance

The flurry reflects franchises freeing purse space to reshape cores before the Dec. 16 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi.

Overview

  • Mumbai Indians completed cash deals for Shardul Thakur from LSG for ₹2 crore and Sherfane Rutherford from GT for ₹2.6 crore.
  • Reports indicate SRH and LSG have agreed in principle on Mohammed Shami’s move to Lucknow, with LSG teasing the switch on social media and final confirmation pending.
  • A blockbuster exchange sending Sanju Samson to CSK with Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to RR is widely reported as close but remains without an official announcement.
  • Arjun Tendulkar is reported to be moving from MI to LSG at his base price, though neither franchise has formally confirmed the trade.
  • Franchises must submit retained and released lists by Nov. 15, 3 PM IST under a ₹120 crore cap and 25-player limit, with the one-day mini-auction set for Dec. 16 in Abu Dhabi.