Shardul Thakur IPL Team 2026

Shardul Thakur IPL Team (X.com/@rishuknight15 & @mipaltan)

Shardul Thakur is an all-rounder known for his performances in crunch moments. A proper utility and impact player, he has the ability to hit the deck as well as swing the bat when needed. The 34-year-old Mumbaikar is all set to turn up for his home franchise for the first time. 

Over the years, Shardul has tweaked his game, becoming more and more suitable for the shortest format of the game. While the slower balls have been his strength since the beginning, after playing so much cricket across the country, he has adapted the ability to condition his game as required. 

Shardul Thakur IPL Team​ History

For producing vital performances for Mumbai in the domestic circuit, Shardul Thakur was bought by the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in the IPL 2015. This marked the beginning of Shardul Thakur’s IPL career. 

Ever since, he has played for 7 teams so far and is set to play for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026. With that said, let’s take a look at all the IPL franchises Thakur has been a part of. 

Shardul Thakur IPL Team 2026

After being traded in an all-cash deal for 2 Crore (INR) to Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026, Shardul Thakur is set to take the field in MI colors. In the previous season, after going unsold in the auction, he was brought in at 2 Crore as a replacement for injured Mohsin Khan by LSG.

FAQs: Shardul Thakur IPL Team

Q.1. Which team buys Shardul Thakur in IPL 2025?

Ans. In IPL 2025, Shardul Thakur went unsold in the auction. However, he was drafted in as a replacement for the injured Mohsin Khan by the Lucknow Super Giants. 

Q.2. Which team is Shardul Thakur in the IPL 2026?

Ans. In November, Shardul Thakur was traded to the Mumbai Indians in an all-cash deal ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction. 

Q.3. What teams has Shardul Thakur played for?

Ans. Mumbai's Shardul Thakur made his IPL debut for King Xl Punjab in 2015, since then he has played for Delhi Daredevils, Rising Pune Supergiants, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants. In IPL 2026, Thakur was traded to Mumbai Indians for INR 2 crore.  

Q.4. What is the price of Shardul Thakur in IPL 2017?

Ans. In IPL 2017, Shardul Thakur was bought by Rising Pune Supergiants for ₹2.6 crore.

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