Mohammed Shami traded to LSG ahead of IPL 2026: Details
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Veteran Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, will be seen in Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) colors in the forthcoming edition of the lucrative league. IPL's official website confirmed the trade deal on November 15. Notably, Shami had endured a poor campaign in the preceding season. Here are further details.
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A look at Shami's stats
Playing for SRH, Shami has only scalped six wickets from nine games at an economy of 11-plus in IPL 2025. However, his overall numbers in the tourney are sensational. In his entire IPL career, Shami has picked 133 wickets in 119 matches at an economy of 8.63. Shami was in sensational form for the Gujarat Titans in the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
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Shami won the Purple Cap in 2023
Shami scalped 48 wickets across 33 matches for GT at 21.04. With 28 scalps at 18.64, he was the highest wicket-taker of IPL 2023. He has also represented Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, and Kolkata Knight Riders in the past.
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Arjun Tendulkar also added to LSG camp
Shami, who was the second-most expensive buy for SRH at the IPL 2025 auction with ₹10 crore, will move to LSG at his existing fees. Meanwhile, in another trade deal, LSG have acquired bowling all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar, who was previously a part of the Mumbai Indians set-up. Arjun moves to his new team at his existing fee of ₹30 lakh.