SRH set to trade Mohammed Shami to LSG

Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami is set to be traded from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a one-way cash deal worth INR 10 crore, according to multiple reports emerging on November 14, 2025. The transfer marks one of the biggest moves ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction. So let’s know about SRH set to trade Mohammed Shami to LSG.

While Delhi Capitals were also in the race to acquire Shami, it is LSG who have reportedly won the battle for the experienced fast bowler.

LSG Beat Delhi Capitals in the Race for Shami

Reports from RevSportz and ESPNcricinfo confirm that:

  • SRH have agreed to trade Shami to LSG
  • The deal is all-cash
  • Amount equals Shami’s 2025 auction price — INR 10 crore
  • The move awaits Shami’s formal consent

Shami’s Dipping Form and Uncertain SRH Future

After missing IPL 2024 due to injury, Shami had a disappointing return in IPL 2025, which raised doubts about his long-term place in the SRH squad.

IPL 2025 Performance

  • Matches: 9
  • Wickets: 6
  • Average: 56.16
  • Economy: 11.23
  • Economy at Hyderabad: 12.35
  • Worst spell: 75 runs vs PBKS — 2nd-most expensive spell in IPL history

This decline followed stellar performances at Gujarat Titans (GT) where he:

  • Took 20 wickets in IPL 2022 (GT title-winning season)
  • Won the Purple Cap in IPL 2023 with 28 wickets
  • Remained IPL’s most dominant powerplay bowler across two seasons

His dip in form since the late-2023 injury made SRH’s decision inevitable.

Shami’s India Snub and Ongoing “Difficult Phase”

Shami, 35, has not played for India since the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Chairman of Selectors Ajit Agarkar repeatedly cited lack of match fitness, a claim Shami has openly challenged.

He has been playing Ranji Trophy for Bengal, insisting he is fully fit.
Yet he has been:

  • Left out of the WI Test series (October)
  • Ignored for the South Africa home Tests
  • Not considered for the England 5-Test series

Shami recently admitted he is going through a “difficult phase”.

SRH’s Internal Discussions Before LSG’s Offer

SRH’s leadership group, including head coach Daniel Vettori, had long deliberated on whether Shami should be retained for IPL 2026. His:

  • Fitness struggles
  • Declining speed
  • Rhythm issues
  • Unimpactful powerplay outings

Reunion With Bharat Arun at LSG

A major positive for Shami is the prospect of reuniting with Bharat Arun, LSG’s Head of Talent Development and former India bowling coach.

Arun was instrumental in forming India’s world-class pace unit featuring:

  • Shami
  • Jasprit Bumrah
  • Ishant Sharma
  • Umesh Yadav
  • Mohammed Siraj

This reunion could help revive Shami’s rhythm and confidence.

LSG’s Injury Crisis Makes Shami Valuable

LSG have adopted a pace-heavy strategy since their inception, but injuries have derailed their plans:

  • Mayank Yadav – recovering from spine surgery
  • Mohsin Khan – ACL tear (Dec, SMAT)
  • Avesh Khan – right knee cartilage injury

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