IPL 2027: T Natarajan Returns to Sunrisers Hyderabad, Zeeshan Ansari Joins Delhi Capitals in Pre-Auction Trade
Breaking news from the IPL 2027 trade window as experienced left-arm pacer T Natarajan makes a significant return to Sunrisers Hyderabad at a revised fee of INR 5 crore. In a concurrent strategic move, promising young leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari transitions from SRH to Delhi Capitals for his existing fee of INR 40 lakh.
In a flurry of pre-auction activity, the Indian Premier League (IPL) landscape for the 2027 season has seen two notable player trades. Thangarasu Natarajan, the skilled left-arm medium-fast bowler, is set to rejoin his former franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), after a two-season stint with Delhi Capitals (DC). Concurrently, young leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari will transition from Sunrisers Hyderabad to Delhi Capitals. These strategic player movements were officially announced today, October 14, 2026, as teams begin to fine-tune their rosters ahead of the IPL 2027 auction. IPL 2027: Sourav Ganguly Named Delhi Capitals Head Coach, Replaces Hemang Badani.
T Natarajan Returns to Sunrisers Hyderabad
Orange Army, our Nattu is coming home 😍🧡 https://t.co/686K713QUf
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 14, 2026
Zeeshan Ansari Joins Delhi Capitals
Ready to write a new chapter in 💙❤️
Welcome to Dilli, Zee 🐅🫶 https://t.co/aKJIbWQ2O9
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) October 14, 2026
Natarajan's return to the 'Orange Army' marks a significant development. The 35-year-old Tamil Nadu pacer, born on April 4, 1991, was initially acquired by Delhi Capitals for an impressive INR 10.75 crore in the IPL 2025 Player Auction. However, he now moves back to Sunrisers Hyderabad at a revised fee of INR 5 crore. Known for his pinpoint yorkers and death-bowling prowess, Natarajan made his IPL debut in 2017 and has since played 73 matches, taking 72 wickets with an average of 32.97 and an economy rate of 9.21. His career best figures of 4 for 19 underscore his match-winning potential.
Zeeshan Ansari Heads to the Capital
On the other side of the trade, Zeeshan Ansari, a 26-year-old all-rounder from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, will now ply his trade for Delhi Capitals. Ansari, who bowls right-arm leg-spin and bats right-handed, made his IPL debut in 2025 with Sunrisers Hyderabad. Delhi Capitals has secured his services at his existing fee of INR 40 lakh. In his inaugural IPL season, Ansari played 10 matches, securing 6 wickets with an economy rate of 9.84 and a best performance of 3 for 42 against Delhi Capitals on his debut.
Team Context and Future Outlook
Sunrisers Hyderabad, founded in 2013 and owned by Kalanithi Maran's SUN Group, are looking to reinforce their bowling attack with Natarajan's experience. The franchise, which clinched its maiden IPL title in 2016, will be keen to leverage Natarajan's proven ability to deliver crucial breakthroughs. IPL 2027 Mini-Auction to Take Place in Goa on December 15–16.
For Delhi Capitals, a franchise established in 2008 as the Delhi Daredevils and rebranded in 2018, the acquisition of Ansari adds a promising spin option and an all-round dynamic to their squad. Owned by the GMR Group and JSW Sports, the Capitals have consistently aimed to build a balanced team and Ansari's potential could be a valuable asset for the upcoming season.
These early trades signal the start of strategic maneuvers by franchises as they build towards the IPL 2027 season, with teams looking to fill crucial gaps and optimize their squad combinations before the highly anticipated player auction.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 14, 2026 06:10 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
