New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- Lucknow Super Giants all-rounder Shardul Thakur was on Thursday traded to Mumbai Indians for Rs.2 crore ahead of the 2026 IPL. "The Mumbai based all-rounder was picked up by the Lucknow Super Giants for Rs.2 crore as an injury replacement for the 18th edition of the league, wherein he featured in 10 games. The all-rounder has been traded to Mumbai Indians for his existing player fee of Rs.2 crore," said the IPL in a statement. Thakur has played 105 IPL matches, scoring 325 runs and taking 107 wickets. Last year, LSG used his services as a replacement player for the injured Mohsin Khan. He has played for multiple IPL teams including CSK, Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings. West Indies all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford is set to represent MI next season following a successful trade from the Gujarat Titans (GT). Acquired by GT for a fee of Rs.2.6 crore, Rutherford will move to MI at his existing fee. The 27-year-old has featured in 44 T20Is for the West Indies and holds the record for the highest sixth-wicket partnership in T20Is, having stitched together a 139-run stand with Andre Russell against Australia in Perth. Rutherford has played 23 IPL matches so far, having earlier represented Delhi Capitals in 2019 and RCB in 2022. He was part of the MI squad in 2020 and KKR in 2024, but did not feature in the playing XI during those seasons. KKR on Thursday named former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson as their assistant coach for the upcoming IPL. Watson represented Australia in 59 Tests, 190 ODIs, and 58 T20Is, amassing over 10,000 international runs and taking more than 280 wickets across formats. "I am eager to work closely with the coaching group and players to help bring another title to Kolkata," Watson said in a press release. Birla Estates, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited (ABREL), will be Gujarat Titans principal sponsor for the upcoming IPL season. "Partnering with Gujarat Titans, one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking teams in the IPL, aligns perfectly with our philosophy of excellence, innovation, and community. This collaboration allows us to connect with millions of fans, celebrating shared values of passion, perseverance, and progress. Together, we look forward to building something truly special that resonates both on and off the field," said K.T. Jithendran, MD & CEO, Birla Estates....