IPL 2027: Trade talks between RR & LSG for Yashasvi Jaiswal called off - Reports
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Yashasvi Jaiswal was reportedly set to get traded to Lucknow Super Giants.
The mini-auction for IPL 2027 is getting closer; however, before that, all franchises must submit the complete list of players they wish to retain and release. As a result, the final few rounds of trade between different IPL teams are currently in progress.
The Lucknow Super Giants traded captain Rishabh Pant for Delhi Capitals’ star spinner Kuldeep Yadav for INR 13.50 and have been keen on making important changes in their batting line-up. For that, they had Rajasthan Royals’ Yashasvi Jaiswal on their radar. However, the deal has reportedly fallen flat.
That has left the Super Giants with very limited options, which could only be explored in the upcoming auction, set to take place in Goa next month.
Meanwhile, the biggest trade of the season was officialised recently, with former Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya joining the Punjab Kings in a trade for Arshdeep Singh.
Yashasvi Jaiswal unlikely to join Lucknow Super Giants on trade
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According to Vikrant Gupta of Sports Tak, Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is highly unlikely to join the Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2027, despite the team being interested in signing him via trade.
As per the reports, LSG made the offer for the opening batsmen last month. However, the communication died immediately; thus, the two sides never came close to making a trade for the 24-year-old. And with only some time remaining to complete the trade, it is unlikely to go through.
The failed trade leaves the Lucknow Super Giants in crucial need of a reliable Indian batter. Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Aiden Markram, and Nicholas Pooran are some overseas stars; however, an Indian batsman with international experience is still required by the Super Giants.
The other batting options LSG have are Abdul Samad, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Mukul Choudhary, Himmat Singh, Ayush Badoni, and Shahbaz Ahmed. Meanwhile, the Super Giants would also have to crown a new captain ahead of IPL 2027.
At which position did LSG finish in IPL 2026?
LSG finished 10th in IPL 2026 with eight points.
At which position did RR finish in IPL 2026?
Finishing fourth, RR qualified for the playoffs and eventually lost in Qualifier 2 to the Gujarat Titans.
Which players have Lucknow Super Giants traded ahead of IPL 2027?
LSG have traded Rishabh Pant for Kuldeep Yadav.
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