The Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has joined Lucknow Super Giants after a successful trade deal with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

Hyderabad, which bought the veteran for INR 10 crore, will be transferred to LSG at the same fee.

Mohammed Shami has featured in 119 IPL games with five teams since 2013. Before joining SRH, Shami was a pivotal member of the Gujarat Titans (GT) and won the purple cap in 2023 with 28 scalps in 17 matches.

“Veteran fast bowler Mohd Shami will turn out for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after a successful trade from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Shami, the second-most expensive acquisition for SRH ahead of the IPL 2025 season at INR 10 crore, will move to LSG at his existing fee,” said an IPL statement.

“The senior pacer brings a wealth of experience, having played 119 IPL matches across five franchises since making his debut in 2013. Before joining SRH, Shami was an integral part of the Gujarat Titans setup and clinched the Purple Cap in 2023 with 28 wickets in 17 matches,” the statement added.

“Although he missed the 2024 season due to injury, he enjoyed an equally impactful 2023 campaign, contributing 20 wickets to GT’s title triumph,” it further added.

Despite being benched in the 2024 season due to injury, he had an impressive campaign in the 2023 season with the Gujarat Titans, taking 20 wickets and playing a vital role in the side’s title win.

Ahead of the IPL 2026 retention deadline, the ten franchises have started their trades to strengthen their squads ahead of the auction.

Mumbai Indians clinched Shardul Thakur on a trade with LSG. They also clinched the services of Sherfane Rutherford from the Gujarat Titans.

On the morning of November 15, CSK and RR confirmed the conclusion Sanju Samson- Ravindra Jadeja trade, along with Sam Curran joining the Rajasthan Royals.

Delhi Capitals has made a trade deal, clinching Nitish Rana for Donovan Ferreira, who joined the Rajasthan Royals.

Nitish Rana moved to the Delhi Capitals, maintaining his fee of INR 4.2 crore. Meanwhile, All-rounder Donovan Ferreira rejoined the Rajasthan Royals with a revised upward from INR 75 lakh to INR 1 crore as part of the transfer agreement.