Ravichandran Ashwin has once again managed to grab attention, not for his bowling this time but for a casual revelation that turned out to be spot on. During a chat on his YouTube show, the former Indian cricketer mentioned that Shardul Thakur had been traded to Mumbai Indians from Lucknow Super Giants, a few hours before any official reports or media outlets broke the news.
Ashwin’s comment came amid ongoing chatter about possible player trades ahead of the next IPL auction. While talking about team strategies and potential moves, he casually noted that Mumbai Indians had already secured Shardul Thakur in a trade deal, hinting that the franchise might be looking for a strong backup for Deepak Chahar who has struggled with injuries. His statement added even more excitement to the pre-auction discussions, where rumours were already flying about a possible Chennai Super Kings–Rajasthan Royals exchange involving Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran.
Though Ashwin’s video was later taken down from his channel, clips of the segment quickly went viral across social media platforms. Fans were amused by how he appeared to “accidentally” confirm something that was yet to be officially announced.
Interestingly, just a few hours later, reports emerged confirming that Shardul Thakur was indeed set to move to Mumbai Indians. Some sources also hinted that Arjun Tendulkar might head to Lucknow Super Giants either as part of a swap or in a separate cash deal. According to a report by a cricket portal, both the trades could go through independently as all-cash transactions.
Shardul Thakur, who captains the Mumbai domestic team, had joined Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 2 crore last season after going unsold at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah. He played 10 matches for the team, taking 13 wickets and scoring 18 runs.
With Ravichandran Ashwin’s timely slip turning into reality, fans are now watching the IPL trade window even more closely, wondering which of his next “predictions” might actually come true.
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