IPL 2026 Auction: From Hardik Pandya to Shardul Thakur — Complete List of Mumbai Indians’ Trade Deals
Mumbai Indians have completed two major trades ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, adding Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford. Here’s the full list of MI’s trade deals from 2009 to 2026 and what the moves reveal about their strategy.
IPL 2026 Auction: Full List of Mumbai Indians Trades From 2009 to 2026
While IPL 2026 seasonal auction is nearing, the trade window has become highly active allowing franchises to shape their team with cash transactions and players exchanging hands. And it must be pointed out, for once, Mumbai Indians (MI) are at the forefront of the aggressive exchange.
Mumbai has already done two prominent transactions this season by recruiting all-rounder Shardul Thakur from Lucknow Super Giants for ₹2 crore and hard-hitting West Indies batsman Sherfane Rutherford from the Gujarat Titans for ₹2.6 crore. This Rutherford trade, in fact, happens to be the 18th trade in IPL history that MI has ever effected. This is a clear testament to MI's strategy to further enhance the core of their team through trade, in IPL history.
Mumbai Indians' Full Trade History
2009
Shikhar Dhawan – from Delhi Daredevils
Zaheer Khan – from Royal Challengers Bangalore
Jaydev Shah – from Rajasthan Royals
2012
Dinesh Karthik – from Kings XI Punjab
Pragyan Ojha – from Deccan Chargers
2015
Unmukt Chand – from Rajasthan Royals
Vinay Kumar – from Kolkata Knight Riders
Parthiv Patel – from Royal Challengers Bangalore
2019
Quinton de Kock – from Royal Challengers Bangalore
Jayant Yadav – from Delhi Capitals
2020
Trent Boult – from Delhi Capitals
Dhawal Kulkarni – from Rajasthan Royals
Sherfane Rutherford – from Delhi Capitals
2023
Jason Behrendorff – from Royal Challengers Bangalore
2024
Romario Shepherd – from Lucknow Super Giants
Hardik Pandya – from Gujarat Titans
2026
Sherfane Rutherford – from Gujarat Titans
Shardul Thakur – from Lucknow Super Giants
What These Trades Reveal About MI’s Strategy
Mumbai Indians continue to prioritise multi-dimensional players, especially all-rounders who provide balance and depth. The return of Hardik Pandya in 2024 signaled a clear intent to rebuild around dynamic talent capable of influencing all phases of the game.
Mumbai’s recent acquisitions of Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford further strengthen their pace and finishing departments — areas they aim to bolster ahead of IPL 2026.
Next Steps Before the Auction
- Teams must submit their retention lists by November 15, 3 PM IST.
- The IPL 2026 mini-auction is scheduled for December 16, 2025.
- The trade window will remain open until around a week before the auction.
With more movement expected, Mumbai Indians could still add or release players as they look to build a squad capable of challenging for another IPL title.
