Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin unintentionally revealed Mumbai Indians’ trade plan during a discussion on possible player retentions for the upcoming IPL 2026 auction. Ashwin mentioned that Mumbai Indians had acquired Shardul Thakur from Lucknow Super Giants as a back-up for Deepak Chahar, who is injury-prone. This revelation came after media reports had surfaced about the trade deal just hours earlier. The news spread rapidly on social media after being discussed on Ashwin’s YouTube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat.’
Reports indicated that Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants were involved in a trade deal where Mumbai would release Arjun Tendulkar in exchange for Shardul Thakur. The trades were described as straightforward cash transfers, and an official announcement was expected from the Board of Control for Cricket in India by November 15.
Shardul Thakur, who went unsold in the previous mega auction, was picked up by Lucknow Super Giants as a replacement player for the IPL 2025 season. He played 10 matches and took 13 wickets. The trade deals between the two franchises were confirmed by sources within the Mumbai cricket circle, setting the stage for an exciting development in the upcoming IPL season.
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