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Out-of-favour Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has joined Lucknow Super Giants from Sunrisers Hyderabad in a trade deal ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. The 35-year-old pacer from Amroha, who has 133 wickets to his name in 119 IPL matches for five teams, was signed for Rs 10 crore by SRH in the IPL 2025 mega auction, but he could only manage to take six wickets in nine IPL matches this year.

Shami, who last played for India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on March 9, has joined LSG in an all-cash trade deal.

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“Veteran fast bowler Mohd Shami will turn out for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after a successful trade from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Shami, the second-most expensive acquisition for SRH ahead of the IPL 2025

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