T Natarajan Returns To SRH As Ansari Joins Delhi Capitals
T Natarajan has returned to Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Zeeshan Ansari has joined Delhi Capitals in a player trade between the two franchises ahead of the next Indian Premier League season.
Natarajan will join the 2016 champions for a revised fee of Rs 5 crore, having been bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 10.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction. Ansari moves to Delhi at his existing fee of Rs 40 lakh after playing 10 matches for SRH in IPL 2026.
Natarajan Returns To Former Franchise
Natarajan represented Sunrisers Hyderabad for five seasons between 2020 and 2024, establishing himself as one of the IPL’s effective Indian left-arm seam bowlers.
His most successful season came in 2024, when he claimed 19 wickets, the most by any SRH bowler that year, and helped the team reach the final.
The 35-year-old has also represented India in one Test and two ODIs. He has taken 72 wickets in 73 IPL matches, with best figures of 4/19.
Ansari Moves To Delhi Capitals
Ansari made an impressive start to his IPL career by taking three wickets on debut against Delhi Capitals.
The 26-year-old leg-spinner has claimed six wickets in 10 IPL appearances. His move to Delhi is expected to add depth to the franchise’s spin-bowling options.
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