Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have completed a four-player trade ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season, with England all-rounder Liam Livingstone moving to Chennai.
The trade, confirmed on November 5, will see Livingstone and Australian all-rounder Jack Edwards join CSK, while Indian fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed and Australian pacer Nathan Ellis move to SRH.
Livingstone has been transferred to Chennai for a revised fee of ₹6 crore. Sunrisers Hyderabad had originally acquired the England all-rounder for ₹13 crore. The move gives CSK an experienced T20 player who can contribute with both bat and ball.
Livingstone's IPL 2026 campaign with SRH was limited to just two appearances. Known for his power-hitting ability and options with both leg-spin and off-spin, he will offer Chennai another middle-order batting option ahead of the new season.
Jack Edwards will also join CSK at his existing contract fee of ₹3 crore. The Australian seam-bowling all-rounder missed the entire IPL 2026 season after a foot injury prevented him from making his tournament debut.
In exchange, SRH have secured the services of Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis to strengthen their bowling attack.
Khaleel returns to Hyderabad, having previously represented the franchise between 2018 and 2021. He joined CSK ahead of IPL 2025 and picked up 15 wickets in 14 matches during that season. However, a right quadriceps injury restricted his involvement in the 2026 campaign.
Ellis moves to SRH at his existing fee of ₹2 crore. The Australian fast bowler is known for his variations and effectiveness in the death overs. He missed IPL 2026 after suffering a hamstring injury.
The exchange gives CSK two additional all-rounders, while SRH add two experienced fast-bowling options to their squad.
Both franchises will now continue preparations for IPL 2027 as teams finalise their retained and released players ahead of the upcoming auction.
