CSK, SRH complete four-player trade ahead of IPL 2027

Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have completed a four-player trade ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season. Chennai receive England all-rounder Liam Livingstone and Australia all-rounder Jack Edwards, adding batting depth and an option who has yet to make his IPL debut.

Hyderabad receive fast bowlers Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis. Livingstone’s fee at Chennai is 60 million rupees, down from the 130 million rupees Hyderabad paid for him; Edwards remains on 30 million, while Khaleel and Ellis are on 48 million and 20 million respectively. Edwards missed the 2026 season with a foot injury, and Khaleel played five matches before a quadriceps injury ended his campaign. Teams must submit retention and release lists by 17 November, ahead of the mini-auction in Goa on 16 December.