3 players Lucknow Super Giants might trade before IPL 2026 Auction

Shardul Thakur

Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur had an impressive IPL 2025 campaign. After going unsold at the auction, he was roped in as an injury replacement and immediately made an impact with both ball and bat. He bagged six wickets in the first two matches, including a Player-of-the-Match performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His late-over heroics against the Mumbai Indians further grabbed eyeballs.

The stellar comeback earned him a spot in India’s Test squad for the England tour, where he featured in two matches. However, with the team management eyeing combinations ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, Shardul could once again be on the trade radar.