CSK and SRH Complete Major Four-Player Trade Ahead of IPL 2027

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have completed a significant four-player trade ahead of the 2027 edition of the Indian Premier League. As part of the deal, England all-rounder Liam Livingstone and Australian player Jack Edwards will join CSK, strengthening the franchise’s squad ahead of the upcoming season.

In return, Indian pacer Khaleel Ahmed and Australian fast bowler Nathan Ellis will move to SRH. Under the revised deal, Livingstone has been assigned a fee of INR 6 crore, while Edwards will receive INR 3 crore. Khaleel Ahmed’s fee stands at INR 4.8 crore, and Ellis will join SRH for INR 2 crore. The trade marks a notable reshuffle as both franchises look to strengthen their squads for IPL 2027.