9 months ago
Shardul Thakur Traded to Mumbai Indians, Sets IPL Trade Record
Imagine cricket players moving between teams like trading cards.
Shardul Thakur is a cricket player who has just moved to a new team called the Mumbai Indians.
This is the third time he has been traded, which is special because no one else in the IPL has been traded three times before!
He used to play for the Lucknow Super Giants, and this time he was traded for money.
He's played for many teams over the years.
The Mumbai Indians wanted him to make their team stronger for the next big tournament.
He will be playing with other skilled players on his new team.
Shardul Thakur has been traded to the Mumbai Indians (MI) from the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for IPL 2026.
This trade makes Shardul Thakur the first player in IPL history to be part of three trade deals.
He will earn his existing salary of INR 2 crore with the Mumbai Indians.
Thakur has previously played for six other IPL franchises, making MI his seventh team.
He was originally bought by LSG as an injury replacement in the previous season.
- Who
- Shardul Thakur, Mumbai Indians (MI), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- What
- Shardul Thakur has been traded to the Mumbai Indians from the Lucknow Super Giants for the IPL 2026 season, becoming the first player in IPL history to be involved in three trade deals.
- Where
- Indian Premier League (IPL)
- When
- Ahead of IPL 2026
- Why
- Mumbai Indians acquired Shardul Thakur through a trade deal, reinforcing their squad for the upcoming season.
Trade Details
Player Profile
Trade History
Trade Details
Shardul Thakur has been traded to Mumbai Indians from Lucknow Super Giants for his salary of Rs. 2 crore. This is his third trade in the IPL, making him the first player to be part of three such deals.
Player Profile
Shardul Thakur has played for a total of seven IPL teams: Punjab Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, and now Mumbai Indians. He was acquired by LSG as an injury replacement for Rs. 2 crore and played 10 matches, taking 10 wickets.
Player Transactions
Trade Details
Shardul Thakur's move to MI marks his third trade deal, previously moving from PBKS to RPSG in 2017 and from DC to KKR in 2023. Both previous deals were all-cash transactions.
Player Profile
Thakur's salary was Rs. 10 Lakhs with RPSG in 2017 and Rs. 10.75 crore with KKR in 2023. He was unsold in the 2025 mega auction before being bought by LSG.
Key facts
- Player Traded
- Shardul Thakur
- New Team
- Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Previous Team
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Transaction Type
- All-cash deal
- Player's Salary
- INR 2 crore
- Total IPL Teams Played For
- 7
- Unique Feat
- First player in IPL history to be part of three trade deals
Timeline
Sidhu slammed Thakur's Test selection as "bits-and-pieces."
He questioned Thakur's ability to win games abroad.
Thakur admitted limited bowling chances affected his rhythm.
He cited Captain Gill for controlling his overs.
Now, LSG and MI may swap Thakur before IPL 2026.
Quotes
IPL
The official body governing the Indian Premier League
“Lucknow Super Giants all-rounder, Shardul Thakur is all set to represent Mumbai Indians, following a trade between the two franchises. The Mumbai based all-rounder was picked up by the Lucknow Super Giants for INR 2 crore as an injury replacement for the 18th edition of the league, wherein he featured in 10 games. Shardul has been a utility player for franchises he has represented, putting in clutch performances time and again. The all-rounder has been traded to the Mumbai Indians for his existing player fee of INR 2 crore.”
news18.com
“West Indies all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford is set to represent the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2026 season following a successful trade from the Gujarat Titans (GT). Acquired by GT for a fee of INR 2.6 crore, Rutherford will move to MI at his existing fee.”
republicworld.com
telegraphindia.com
rediff.com
Mumbai Indians (MI)
The Mumbai Indians franchise
“The explosive middle-order batter from the Caribbean brings with him a wealth of experience. With over 200 T20 matches and 3,500+ runs across the globe, Rutherford boasts a reputation for lighting up scoreboards wherever he goes. The Southpaw’s explosive batting style & ability to contribute crucial quick-fire cameos, coupled with his versatility as a right-arm fast-medium bowler, make him a valuable option for balance and firepower in the squad, making him the perfect fit for our brand of cricket.”
news18.com
“🚨💙 #HereWeGoNews confirmed by Ravichandran Romano last afternoon – Yes, we have secured the signing of Shardul Thakur from LSG!”
news18.com
Shardul Thakur
Indian all-rounder
“This is the third time he has moved franchises in a trade, having previously signed for RPSG from PBKS in 2017 while also moving to KKR from DC in 2023. Both those deals, like the signing with MI, were all-cash deals. He was earning Rs 10 Lakhs in 2017 while joining RPSG and Rs. 10.75 crore in 2023 when he joined KKR.”
timesnownews.com
“Shardul has become the first player in IPL history to be part of three trade or player swap deals.”
timesnownews.com
Ashwin
Indian cricket spinner and personality, Ravichandran Ashwin.
“Here we go 😂😂Fair play… Trading is subject to rumour risk. Upload all trade related videos carefully! 😂”
news18.com
Sources
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