Sam Curran, Shami could be traded between RR, LSG before IPL 2027 | PC- AFP
In a surprising but possible scenario, there is speculation about a trade between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants. The two IPL franchises are said to be in talks to exchange Sam Curran and Mohammed Shami ahead of IPL 2027.
Although Curran didn't feature even in a single game last season for the Royals, Shami, who recently retired from Test format, was the backbone for LSG's bowling attack in IPL 2026.
RR, LSG in talks over trade between Shami, Sam Curran trade
According to Cricbuzz, RR and LSG are in discussions about a potential trade involving Sam Curran and Mohammed Shami, with a couple more names likely to be part of the deal.
"Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants continue to be engaged in discussions over a potential multi-player trade involving Mohammed Shami and Sam Curran," a report by Cricbuzz read.
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Both Shami and Curran were traded to their respective IPL teams before the IPL 2026 season. The Indian speedster was acquired by LSG for INR 10 crore, while the fee Curran was paid last season was way less in comparison, at INR 2.40 crore.
Allegedly, the loose end in the Shami-Curran trade is the English all-rounder, who is reportedly asking for a few more greenbags.
“He is understood to be seeking a revised fee as part of the proposed move, which could be one of the factors holding up the negotiations,” the report added.
Can Sam Curran trade solve LSG's captaincy riddle?
Meanwhile, Lucknow’s Manimaran Siddharth’s name is also being floated, although it is said that RR are demanding a pacer instead, alongside Shami.
That said, there was speculation that Yashasvi Jaiswal is in the trade market, with the Indian star opener seeking captaincy duties.
“The Royals are believed to have sought another India pacer, but the proposal has not found acceptance from LSG. The Royals, however, are understood to have other options should they decide to trade Jaiswal,” the report stated.
LSG have been one of the busiest franchises in the trade season ahead of IPL 2027, kicking it off with the famous Rishabh Pant-Kuldeep Yadav trade.
After Pant’s departure, they are left without a captain, although they have the likes of Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran.
That said, Lucknow’s Director of Cricket, Tom Moody, has an admiration for Sam Curran, with whom he has had success at Oval Invincibles (now MI London) and Desert Vipers.
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