As the cricketing community eagerly anticipates the official announcement of the much-discussed Ravindra Jadeja-Sanju Samson trade, the Mumbai Indians have made headlines of their own by acquiring Shardul Thakur from the Lucknow Super Giants in a cash-only transaction. This move has been officially acknowledged by the Indian Premier League (IPL), marking Thakur as the first player in IPL history to be traded three times.

Back in 2017, he was purchased by Rising Pune Supergiant from Punjab Kings, and prior to the 2023 season, Thakur was traded from Delhi Capitals to Kolkata Knight Riders, with both transactions being all-cash deals. Interestingly, he went unsold during the 2025 mega auction and had also signed with Essex to participate in the County Championships.

Following an injury to M

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