# Indian Premier League player trades

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-premier-league-player-trades
> Updated: 2026-11-06T06:18:37.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Indian Premier League franchises are executing significant player exchanges ahead of the November 17, 2026, retention deadline and the December 16, 2026, mini-auction in Goa.

In a major transaction, Rishabh Pant has returned to the Delhi Capitals from the Lucknow Super Giants in a direct exchange deal valued at ₹15 crore. As part of this swap, the Delhi Capitals transferred spinner Kuldeep Yadav to Lucknow for ₹13.5 crore.

Additionally, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad completed a four-player trade. Chennai acquired England all-rounder Liam Livingstone for ₹6 crore and Australian Jack Edwards for ₹3 crore. In exchange, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured Indian pacer Khaleel Ahmed for ₹4.8 crore and Australian fast bowler Nathan Ellis for ₹2 crore. The acquisition of Khaleel Ahmed marks a return to the franchise he represented from 2018 to 2021.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-06: Indian Premier League franchises execute major player trades

IPL franchises have completed major trades for the 2027 season, including Rishabh Pant returning to Delhi Capitals and a four-player swap between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-premier-league-franchises-execute-major-player-trades

### 2026-11-05: Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad complete four-player trade

Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have completed a four-player trade, with Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards joining CSK, while Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis move to SRH.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chennai-super-kings-complete-player-trade-with-sunrisers-hyderabad

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Cite as: Indian Premier League player trades. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indian-premier-league-player-trades