Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are reportedly engaged in discussions over a blockbuster trade involving multiple players like Mohammad Shami and Sam Curran ahead of the IPL 2027 auction.
Cricbuzz reported that the players concerned have been approached, though the formal paperwork has not yet been finalised. Should the deal be completed, it is unlikely to involve a direct one-for-one swap.
Manimaran Siddharth, the left-arm spinner who is presently with LSG, is also believed to be included in the proposed deal and may join the Royals. The 28-year-old Tamil Nadu cricketer, signed for INR 75 lakh, has featured in nine IPL matches, all of them for LSG, and has claimed nine wickets.
Both Shami and Curran were traded before the previous season. As part of the exchange, Curran went from Chennai Super Kings to Rajasthan Royals, while Ravindra Jadeja joined the Royals, and Sanju Samson moved to CSK.
Both Shami and Curran were traded before the start of the previous season. As part of the exchange, Curran went from Chennai Super Kings to Rajasthan Royals, while Ravindra Jadeja joined the Royals and Sanju Samson headed to CSK.
Curran, however, did not play in the IPL last season, citing an injury. His later appearances for his county team in England drew criticism from Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara, who questioned why the all-rounder was unavailable for the franchise.
Before trading him to RR at the same price, CSK had bought Curran for INR 2.4 crore. It is understood that he is seeking a revised fee as part of the proposed move, which may be one of the factors holding up the negotiations.
Curran has been in strong form in T20 cricket and is also known to have a close relationship with Tom Moody, LSG's Director of Cricket, under whom he has played for Oval Invincibles and Desert Vipers.
The two franchises have also likely discussed a possibility of the trade of opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, which Cricbuzz reported as no concrete agreement having been made so far.
It is thought that the Royals were looking for another pacer from India, but LSG has rejected their proposal. However, as several teams have shown interest in the Indian opener, it is believed that the Royals have other options if they choose to trade Jaiswal.
(Cricbuzz report)
