This time the number of Trades that have happened before the IPL auction is a first. The IPL teams have become accustomed to trading players to other teams before the auction. There are some big trades and some players that were needed by the teams for a specific role.
Let’s look at the Players that have been traded
Ravindra Jadeja to Rajasthan Royals
The biggest trade that has happened has to be Ravindra Jadeja. He has played for the CSK franchise for 12 seasons. Ravindra has played 250 Matches for the CSK and then to suddenly trade him to Rajasthan Royals was a shocker for the Chennai fans. He has scored over 2500 runs and taken 150 Wickets for the team. He is going back to a team that he played for in the first season and won the title. He was traded for 14 crore to Rajasthan Royals. Rajasthan Royals have got one of the best all rounders of all time.
Check here Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Retention List
Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings
Sanju Samson has been traded to Chennai Super Kings at a price of 18 Crores. This is also a huge trade. Rajasthan Royals have let go of their star player and their captain for many seasons. Sanju Samson has played 177 Matches in the IPL. Other than the 2016 and 2017 season, Sanju Samson has played for Rajasthan Royals since 2013. CSK needed an attacking opening batter and a wicket Keeper when MS Dhoni retires from the IPL. Sanju Samson is also a future captaincy prospect for the team In yellow. He will get to play with his hero MSD.
Check here Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 Retention List
Mohammad Shami to Lucknow Supergiants
This is also a huge Trade that has happened this season. Mohammad Shami was with Sunrisers Hyderabad but Lucknow Supergiants have traded him for 10 Crore. Mohammad Shami was the IPL winner in 2022 and runner up in 2023 with Gujarat Titans. Mohammad Shami has played 113 IPL Matches in his career since 2013. He took 28 Wickets in 2023 and was awarded the purple Cap. Lucknow Supergiants have hit their most experienced Indian pacer who will help the likes of Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan etc.
Check here Lucknow Supergiants IPL 2026 Retention List
Nitish Rana to Delhi Capitals
This trade was also unexpected as there were no rumours. It was announced by the BCCI. He will get to play for his home team in the IPL. He was traded for a price of 4.2 Crores from Rajasthan Royals. He will help solve the middle order problems of Delhi Capitals and KL Rahul can go back to the top of the order. He has played over 100 IPL Matches and was the captain for KKR in 2023.
Check here Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 Retention List
Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals
Sam Curran was the second player who was involved in the trade between Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja. He was the second player that CSK let go. Sam Curran was traded for a sum of 2.4 Crores to Rajasthan Royals. He has not had a good career since the 2022 T20I World Cup but he will look to turn it around. He has played 64 IPL Matches and Rajasthan Royals will be the third IPL franchise.
Sherfane Rutherford to Mumbai Indians
This was perhaps one of the most surprising trades of them all. Gujarat Titans are a team that do not let go of their performers easily. Sherfane Rutherford was a very good performer with the bat last season. He was traded to Mumbai Indians for 2.6 Crore. Mumbai Indians did an all cash deal for the player from West Indies. He will be useful in the middle order.
Shardul Thakur to Mumbai Indians
Another trade that Mumbai Indians has executed is the one where they have included local boy Shardul Thakur to their squad for 2 Crores. He has been traded to LSG and he is a very good backup option for Hardik Pandya. Shardul Thakur has played for India and he has tremendous IPL experience. Mumbai Indians have aced the game of the trade.
Check here Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Retention List
Donovan Ferreira to Rajasthan Royals
Donovan Ferreira has been traded from Delhi to Rajasthan Royals for a price of 1 Crore. He is a player that could prove to be useful for the team in the middle order. He is also a player that could work with Ravindra Jadeja as an all round cricketer.
Mayank Markande to Mumbai Indians
Mayank Markande is also another player that has been traded from KKR to Mumbai Indians for 30 lakhs. He is a leg spinner. He is a player that has played for Mumbai Indians before and he has played 37 Matches and taken 37 Wickets. He will be the perfect leg spinner that the Mumbai Indians team needs.
Arjun Tendulkar to Lucknow Supergiants
The last trade to talk about is the one where Arjun Tendulkar has been let go by Mumbai Indians. He has been traded to LSG for 30 Lakhs. Arjun is a left arm fast bowler and he will look to learn a lot from the likes of Mohammad Shami.
