Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have completed a four-player trade ahead of IPL 2027, the IPL announced on 5 November 2026. Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards move to CSK, while Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis join SRH.
What Was Announced
The IPL said the four players move at the following fees:
- Liam Livingstone (SRH to CSK): the England all-rounder joins CSK at a reduced fee of INR 6 crore, having originally been acquired by SRH for INR 13 crore.
- Jack Edwards (SRH to CSK): the Australian seam-bowling all-rounder joins at his existing fee of INR 3 crore.
- Khaleel Ahmed (CSK to SRH): the left-arm fast bowler moves at his existing fee of INR 4.8 crore.
- Nathan Ellis (CSK to SRH): the Australian fast bowler moves at his existing fee of INR 2 crore.
According to the IPL, Edwards was signed by SRH before making his international debut for Australia, but he could not feature in IPL 2026 after being ruled out with a foot injury.
Khaleel returns to a franchise he represented from 2018 to 2021. The IPL said he claimed 15 wickets in 14 matches for CSK in IPL 2025, and featured in five matches for CSK in IPL 2026 before being ruled out of the season with a right quadriceps injury.
The league described Ellis as a bowler known for his variations and his effectiveness in the death overs.
What It Means
The trade reshapes both squads before the 2027 season. CSK add two all-rounders in Livingstone and Edwards, and Livingstone's fee falls from INR 13 crore to INR 6 crore in the move.
SRH, in return, add two fast bowlers. The IPL said Ellis brings T20 experience and adds to the franchise's pace-bowling resources, while Khaleel goes back to the side where he spent four seasons.
For the latest picture of how CSK and SRH shape up, see the IPL 2027 hub.
Source: IPL media release.