T Natarajan returns to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Zeeshan Ansari moves to Delhi Capitals (DC) in a player trade ahead of the IPL season. Multiple outlets report that the move is confirmed by IPL franchise announcements and the league’s trade updates.
The trade changes Natarajan’s contract terms: he shifts from DC to SRH at a revised fee of ₹5 crore, which is described by outlets as a pay cut compared with his prior DC fee. Ansari, a leg-spinner, joins DC at his existing fee of ₹40 lakh. Reports note that Ansari has appeared for SRH across the IPL, while Natarajan previously played for SRH for several seasons and is known for his wicket-taking impact, including a strong 2024 campaign. Across coverage, the differing emphasis is on contract figures for Natarajan and on Ansari’s role and potential fit for DC’s spin bowling options.
