Amid the buzz of the blockbuster trade between the Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals, a major transaction has seemed to take place between the Mumbai Indians and the Lucknow Super Giants. Shardul Thakur is expected to join the five-time IPL champions. However, it is not just Shardul Thakur who is part of the transaction, Sachin Tendulkar’s son, Arjun Tendulkar. It is worth noting that neither of them is being traded for the other. Rather, as per reports, Arjun and Shardul are going over individual deals. It is not just the media reports that are supporting the claim; even former Indian spinner Ravinchandran Ashwin also accidentally released the information about this trade. R Ashwin reveals Shardul Thakur is joining the Mumbai Indians While speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said, “I don’t see any releases happening from MI. Will they try to secure a replacement for Deepak Chahar, who’s a bit injury-prone? They have secured Shardul Thakur on a trade from LSG.” Notably, as per the Indian Premier League (IPL) trade rules, it is the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that must officially announce any exchange. And that’s why it is believed that the franchise is staying silent on the issue. Media reports also confirm the Shardul Thakur trade! As per the Cricbuzz report, the Mumbai cricket circle has confirmed that the exchange swap is a possibility. Moreover, the announcement is expected to come out in the upcoming days. Most probably, franchises will release trade information alongside the list of player retention and releases on November 15. How will Shardul Thakur boost the Mumbai Indians squad? Inclusion of Shardul Thakur in the Mumbai Indians means a lot for the franchise which could not get past the Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 this year. The franchise has actively sought to enhance its experienced Indian bowling depth, a critical area given the recurring fitness issues of key players like Deepak Chahar. Thakur is a versatile cricketer with his crucial clutch performance and ability to hit with the bat. Currently, Thakur is even captaining Mumbai in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26. So as a veteran, Shardul Thakur will not only provide a reliable backup option but also add firepower with both ball and bat. Post navigation Woman cricketer accuses IPL player of rape:Registers complaint with Noida police; accused had already filed case against the victim Sri Lankan team’s security increased after Islamabad bomb blast:PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi chairs meet with officials; SL team was attacked in 2009
