Indian Cricketer Shardul Thakur is set for a homecoming as Mumbai Indians have secured his services from Lucknow Super Giants in a trade move ahead of the new IPL season. The experienced all-rounder, known for his wicket-taking bursts and handy lower-order runs, will now reunite with his hometown franchise as MI continue to strengthen their squad balance.
MI confirmed this deal
Shardul Thakur has been officially traded from Lucknow Super Giants to Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2026 season. He was originally signed by Lucknow as an injury replacement for INR 2 crore and played 10 games for them in IPL 2025. The trade to Mumbai Indians is for his existing player fee of INR 2 crore. The trade deal also coincides with an exchange involving Arjun Tendulkar moving from Mumbai Indians to Lucknow Super Giants.
Stats of Shardul Thakur and Arjun Tendulkar in IPL
Shardul Thakur
| Player | Matches | Runs scored | Wickets | Role |
| Shardul Thakur | 105 | 325 | 107 | Bowling all-rounder providing seam bowling and lower-order hitting |
Arjun Tendulkar
| Player | Matches | Runs scored | Wickets | Role |
| Arjun Tendulkar | 5 | 13 | 3 | Left-arm medium-fast all-rounder, limited opportunities so far |
This move is seen as a homecoming for Thakur, who is a Mumbai-based all-rounder with significant IPL and international experience. He brings valuable pace bowling and aggressive batting to the Mumbai Indians squad, enhancing their pace attack and overall experience.
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