Mohammed Shami might be a victim of getting the India jersey. But his chances of playing in the IPL 2026 look bright as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) drops a big hint of roping in the former India fast bowler from Sunrisers Hyderabad this season.
LSG shared a fascinating post on their social media, hinting that they have completed one of the biggest trades ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction. The franchise’s post aims at roping in former India fast bowler Mohammed Shami from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
However, the 35-year-old fast bowler, despite being bought at Rs 10 crore, did not have a memorable outing with SRH in the last IPL as, playing nine of 14 matches in the League, the Bengal fast bowler was able to scalp only six wickets. He also conceded 75 runs in a wicketless match against Punjab Kings, which turned out the second most expensive in IPL history.
It is believed that Shami’s joining LSG is likely to be an all-cash deal, with LSG paying SRH INR 10 crore, the price Shami was bought for at the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Shami has not regained his spot in the India team since he played the Champions Trophy final in March. While he has been playing for Bengal in the ongoing Ranji Trophy, Shami admitted he was going through a “difficult phase” after he was not picked for the home Test series against West Indies in October and the ongoing two-Test series against South Africa.
He was not considered for the five-Test tour of England this summer, immediately after he had a poor IPL season.
