New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- Lucknow Super Giants all-rounder, Shardul Thakur, is all set to represent the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, following a trade between the two franchises, as per an IPL media advisory.

The Lucknow Super Giants picked up the Mumbai-based all-rounder for Rs 2 crore as an injury replacement for the 18th edition of the league, wherein he featured in 10 games.

Shardul has been a utility player for the franchises he has represented, consistently delivering clutch performances. The all-rounder has been traded to the Mumbai Indians for his existing player fee of Rs 2 crore.

Thakur, who had gone unsold at the 2025 mega auction and was to join Essex in the County Championship, was picked by LSG as a...