In a light-hearted yet newsworthy revelation, former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin stirred the IPL trade market when he announced that Shardul Thakur had been traded to the Mumbai Indians by the Lucknow Super Giants—hours before reports officially confirmed it. The update came during Ashwin’s YouTube show Ash ki Baat, where he often shares candid insights into cricket’s behind-the-scenes chatter.
While discussing the ongoing buzz surrounding a potential Sanju Samson–Chennai Super Kings trade, Ravichandran Ashwin casually dropped the bombshell about Thakur’s move.
“I don’t see any releases happening from MI. Will they try to secure a replacement for Deepak Chahar, who’s injury-prone? They have already secured Shardul Thakur from LSG. That is done,” he stated confidently. The comment instantly caught fire, sending social media into a frenzy as fans speculated on Mumbai Indians’ new combination ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.
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Interestingly, Ashwin’s video was later removed from his channel, but not before clips of his revelation went viral across various platforms. Reports later hinted that Arjun Tendulkar might head to Lucknow—either in a swap deal involving Thakur or through an independent cash trade.
Ashwin accidentally revealed that shardul thakur has been traded to MI …
Ashwin always at the crime scene when you talk abt team leaks 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/feQA0bHG92
— Sumittttttt (@Sumittt_0707) November 12, 2025
According to Cricbuzz, both transactions could be treated as separate, all-cash arrangements rather than a direct exchange. Shardul Thakur, who captained Mumbai in domestic cricket, joined Lucknow Super Giants for ₹2 crore after going unsold in the 2025 IPL mega auction in Jeddah.
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Despite modest batting returns of 18 runs from 10 games, he proved valuable with the ball, claiming 13 wickets. If confirmed, Thakur’s move back to Mumbai would not only bolster the franchise’s bowling depth but also reunite him with familiar teammates—setting the stage for another exciting IPL season.
