T Natarajan traded back to Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL 2027
Sunrisers Hyderabad brought back T Natarajan from Delhi Capitals in a trade that raises questions about his recent form and fitness.
Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired T Natarajan from Delhi Capitals in exchange for leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari ahead of IPL 2027. The left-arm pacer returns to his former franchise at a reduced fee of five crore after being bought by Delhi for 10.75 crore at the 2025 auction.
Natarajan played 10 matches for Delhi in IPL 2026, taking five wickets at an average of 71.20 and an economy rate of 11.18. He had earlier taken 19 wickets in 14 matches for Sunrisers in 2024.
The trade comes despite concerns over Natarajan's fitness. A collarbone injury limited him to two appearances in 2025, and his recent form and availability remain questions for a team seeking a reliable death bowler.
CricHubb Take
The trade suggests Sunrisers are betting that Natarajan's 2024 numbers represent his true level rather than his 2026 struggles, a gamble that will be tested immediately if he stays fit through the season.