IPL 2027: Top 3 trade rumours making headlines

While the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season begins in 2027 and we have only reached the middle of 2026, trade rumours have dominated cricket circles in recent weeks, much to the intrigue of the fans.

There are quite a few big names that could be switching franchises ahead of the mini-auction, which is expected to be held later this year. Last year, Sanju Samson shifted base from the Rajasthan Royals to the Chennai Super Kings in exchange for Sam Curran and Ravindra Jadeja. This year, we could see multiple high-profile trades.

The Kolkata Knight Riders have had two forgettable seasons under captain Ajinkya Rahane. They finished eighth last year and seventh this year. The Knights are reportedly looking for an overhaul and a new captain to steer the ship out of tumultuous times. There have been rumours about Suryakumar Yadav returning to the Knight Riders, a franchise where he was the vice-captain at one point.

The right-handed batter has been dropped from the Indian T20I side, despite leading the team to the T20 World Cup title earlier this year. If Suryakumar joins KKR, he is expected to be given captaincy duties, and he will be eager to give the selectors a headache.