New Delhi, Nov 13, 2025

With five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, Mumbai Indians trading in Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford, the 2026 season retention and trading window has become more intriguing, especially with the retention deadline fast approaching on November 15.

Thakur and Rutherford being traded to MI from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) ahead of IPL 2026 has raised further anticipation and curiosity around squad reshuffles and strategic trades, as well as releases set to be made by the ten franchises.

IANS spoke to multiple sources familiar with the trade chatter in the IPL ecosystem, and this news agency has understood that more high-profile moves are expected from now till the retention deadline comes on November 15.

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