Major Player Trade Between CSK and SRH Ahead of IPL 2027

In a strategic move ahead of the IPL 2027 season, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have completed a significant four-player trade. England's Liam Livingstone and Australia's Jack Edwards are joining CSK, while Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis will bolster SRH's lineup. This trade not only reshapes the teams but also reflects their contrasting performances in the previous season. With new coaching changes at CSK, the upcoming season promises to be exciting. Read on to discover more about the players involved and the implications for both franchises.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 5, 2026, 14:55 IST

Exciting Trade Between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad

New Delhi [India] - November 5: In a significant move ahead of the IPL 2027 season, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have executed a four-player trade. England's all-rounder Liam Livingstone and Australian seam-bowling all-rounder Jack Edwards are set to join CSK, while left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed and Australian fast bowler Nathan Ellis will be heading to SRH.

Livingstone, who was previously signed by SRH for Rs 13 crore before the IPL 2026 season, will now play for CSK at a revised fee of Rs 6 crore. Edwards, who was acquired by SRH for Rs 3 crore, will also move to Chennai at the same contract value.

In exchange, SRH will welcome Khaleel and Ellis at their existing salaries of Rs 4.8 crore and Rs 2 crore, respectively.

This trade presents both teams with a chance to enhance their rosters for the upcoming season, with CSK adding more all-round talent and SRH bolstering their pace attack.

Edwards, who was signed by SRH prior to his international debut for Australia, missed the entire IPL 2026 season due to a foot injury.

Khaleel returns to SRH after previously playing for the franchise from 2018 to 2021. He took 15 wickets in 14 matches for CSK during IPL 2025 but only featured in five games in the 2026 season before a right quadriceps injury cut his season short.

Ellis, recognized for his skill in the death overs, will enhance SRH's fast-bowling lineup.

This trade follows contrasting performances in IPL 2026, where SRH finished third with nine wins and five losses, earning 18 points, but were eliminated by Rajasthan Royals in the playoffs.

Conversely, CSK had a disappointing season, ending up eighth with just 12 points and failing to qualify for the playoffs.

In preparation for IPL 2027, CSK has also made significant changes to their coaching staff, appointing former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan as the new head coach, replacing long-time coach Stephen Fleming. Mohit Sharma has been named bowling coach, while Albie Morkel, Gareth Batty, and Sridharan Sriram will serve as assistant coaches. James Foster remains as the fielding coach.