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Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants Discuss Multi‑Player Trade

By Vijay Tagore

Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are in talks about a trade that could involve three or four players. According to Cricbuzz, RR management is interested in acquiring a pacer who had a successful season with LSG last year and is likely to move to Jaipur from Lucknow. A spinner from LSG may also be part of the deal, but the trade has only been agreed in principle and the names remain undisclosed. LSG, whose batting was a weak point last season, are reportedly willing to release one of their bowlers, as fast bowling was their strength. RR, which have many batters and all‑rounders, appear ready to give up one or two of them—a batter and an all‑rounder, or just one of the two. The deal is said to be in its final stages and is expected to be announced soon.

LSG’s pace attack last season included Prince Yadav, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Anrich Nortje, Akash Singh and Arjun Tendulkar, led by Mohammed Shami. While their bowlers were seventh in averages among the ten teams, they topped the league in economy rate. LSG’s batters, however, had the lowest average and strike rate of any team. The trade could involve multiple players from at least one side, and an all‑rounder’s name is also being discussed. With the deadline for player retentions and releases—if not trades—just 10 days away (November 17), a decision is expected soon.