Shardul Thakur has been traded to Mumbai Indians from Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL 2026.

A local boy and a Mumbai stalwart, Shardul Thakur is an accomplished all-rounder known for his effective pace bowling and aggressive batting. With considerable experience for the national team and playing domestic cricket for Mumbai, he brings both skill and temperament to the squad. In the IPL, he has played 105 games, taking 107 wickets, along with a highest score of 68.