IPL 2027: Preparations for the next season of the Indian Premier League have started and meanwhile, the process of exchange of players i.e. trade between the franchise teams has also increased. Now Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals have completed the trade of one player among themselves. Through this trade, Indian fast bowler T. Natarajan has once again returned to the camp of Sunrisers Hyderabad, while in his place, Delhi Capitals have included spinner Zeeshan Ansari in their team.
T. Natarajan returns to SRH
Sunrisers Hyderabad's association has always been very special for left-arm fast bowler T. Natarajan. While playing for Hyderabad, he made his mark in the IPL with his accurate yorker bowling and paved the way for his debut for Team India. After rejoining the Orange Army from Delhi Capitals, the death overs bowling attack of Sunrisers Hyderabad will become much stronger.
Can't wait to see you in 🧡 soon, Nattu 🌸 pic.twitter.com/MUmZ901zgu
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 14, 2026
While playing for Hyderabad, Natarajan has already forced the opposition batsmen to surrender in the last overs in many matches. Even in IPL 2024, he proved his ability by taking 19 wickets. In such a situation, Natarajan's arrival in the team has brought a big relief for the captain and management, who will become the main axis of the team's fast bowling before the upcoming IPL mega auction.
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T.Natarajan returns to @SunRisersZeeshan Ansari moves to @DelhiCapitals following a player trade between the two franchises.
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 14, 2026
Zeeshan Ansari's entry in Delhi Capitals
Through this trade deal, Delhi Capitals has included young and emerging leg spinner Zeeshan Ansari in its team. Zeeshan has the ability to deceive the batsmen with his spinning balls. Zeeshan, one of the bowlers who have taken the most wickets in domestic T20 and Vijay Hazare Trophy, is known for his deadly googly.
Ready to write a new chapter in 💙❤️
Welcome to Dilli, Zee 🐅🫶 pic.twitter.com/aKJIbWQ2O9
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) October 14, 2026
Delhi Capitals' spin department will become stronger
Delhi has played this very thoughtful move before the mega auction of IPL 2027, which has given their spin backup a new and aggressive option. Delhi Capitals team is always known for grooming young talent, hence Zeeshan Ansari along with experienced spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Akshar Patel will further strengthen the spin department of Delhi and make it impossible for the opposing batsmen to survive on the turning pitches of Delhi.
🚨 T Natarajan returns to Sunrisers Hyderabad!
SRH traded in the fast bowler from Delhi Capitals, with leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari going the other way. #IPLpic.twitter.com/mim16h35Gs
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) October 14, 2026
SRH and DC make big bets before the mega auction
This trade is considered very strategic for both the franchises Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals. Sunrisers Hyderabad was in dire need of an experienced Indian fast bowler. Whereas Delhi Capitals was looking for backup and future options in its spin bowling. With this exchange, both the teams have tried to improve their respective weak links. Now it will be interesting to see which team this trade proves to be most beneficial for in the upcoming IPL season.
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