IPL 2027: Top 3 trade deal rumours ahead of retention deadline

The IPL 2027 auction season is heating up as franchises scramble to finalize key trades before the extended retention deadline of November 17, 2026. The BCCI’s postponement of the cutoff—due to the India-New Zealand ODI clash—has given teams a narrow window to secure high-profile deals.

Three names are at the heart of the speculation: Hardik Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, and Liam Livingstone. The most explosive rumour involves Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings exploring a three-way swap, with Pandya potentially moving to PBKS in exchange for Arshdeep Singh and Vishnu Vinod.

If completed, this deal could reshape Punjab’s pace attack, as Stoinis’ role may shrink if Pandya arrives, prompting speculation of a secondary trade with Lucknow Super Giants for Mohsin Khan. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings are quietly pursuing Livingstone, eyeing his middle-order firepower and spin options to bolster their batting depth.

However, no formal agreements have been confirmed, leaving these deals in limbo as franchises race against time.

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