IPL 2026 Retention and Trade News Live: As the deadline day for finalising IPL 2026 player retention approaches, the trade window is heating up with plenty of activity. On Thursday, a couple of players were traded with Mumbai Indians signing Shardul Thakur from Lucknow Super Giants in addition to locking in Sherfane Rutherford from Gujarat Titans as well. Additionally, there are rumours over Mohammed Shami leaving Sunrisers Hyderabad with Delhi Capitals and LSG reportedly interested in signing the India pacer. And then there’s the blockbuster trade deal involving Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. Sanju Samson has been being linked with a move to CSK with Ravindra Jadeja set to rejoin RR.
