Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have made a giant move ahead of the IPL 2027 public sale by completing a four-player trade on Thursday (November 5). Each franchises have exchanged two gamers each, making contemporary adjustments to their squads before the following season.
England all-rounder Liam Livingstone and Australian all-rounder Jack Edwards will now represent Chennai Tremendous Kings, while the Indian left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed and Australian quick bowler Nathan Ellis have moved to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Additionally Learn: Faf du Plessis picks Hardik Pandya as KKR captain, names Rohit Sharma or Jasprit Bumrah for MI
Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards be a part of CSK ahead of IPL 2027
Liam Livingstone has joined Chennai Tremendous Kings for INR 6 crore. Curiously, the England all-rounder was originally purchased by Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 13 crore. This means CSK has secured the England all-rounder at more than half of his authentic price.
Livingstone is known for his highly effective batting and useful spin bowling, making him an necessary addition to the CSK squad. Along with Livingstone, Australian seam-bowling all-rounder Jack Edwards has additionally joined the five-time IPL champions.
He has joined the CSK at his existing price of INR 3 crore. SRH had signed Edwards before he made his Australia debut, but the teenager couldn’t play in IPL 2026 after struggling a foot harm. His arrival offers the franchise one other all-round option who can contribute with both bat and ball.
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Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis move to SRH
In trade, Sunrisers Hyderabad have added two skilled quick bowlers to their squad. The left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has joined SRH at his existing payment of INR 4.8 crore. Khaleel is returning to the SRH franchise after beforehand enjoying for them between 2018 and 2021.
The left-arm pacer had an impressive IPL 2025 season with CSK, selecting up 15 wickets in 14 matches. Nonetheless, he managed to play solely 5 matches in IPL 2026 before a proper quadriceps harm dominated him out of the event.
Australian quick bowler Nathan Ellis has additionally moved to SRH at his existing price of INR 2 crore. He’s identified for his clever bowling variations and talent to manage runs during the death overs. Ellis brings priceless T20 experience and will add extra energy to SRH’s tempo assault.
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The IPL announcement over the trade deal
The IPL said in an official media launch, “Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have accomplished a four-player trade ahead of the TATA IPL 2027, with Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards transferring to CSK, while Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis be a part of SRH.
Livingstone, the England all-rounder, joins CSK at a lowered payment of INR 6 crore, having originally been acquired by SRH for INR 13 crore. Australian seam-bowling all-rounder Edwards additionally joins CSK at his existing payment of INR 3 crore. In return, SRH acquired left-arm quick bowler Khaleel at his existing payment of INR 4.8 crore. Australian quick bowler Ellis additionally joins SRH at his existing payment of INR 2 crore.”
Source: cricketaddictor.com
