IPL announces 1st trade ahead of IPL 2026 auction, Shardul traded to MI in all-cash deal
LSG all-rounder Shardul Thakur is all set to represent MI, following a trade between the two franchises. The Mumbai-based all-rounder was picked up by LSG for ₹2 crore as an injury replacement for IPL 2025, wherein he featured in 10 games. The all-rounder has been traded to MI for his existing player fee of ₹2 crore.