LSG reported to be ahead of KKR in race to trade Yashasvi Jaiswal for IPL 2027

Lucknow Super Giants are reported to be ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders in efforts to acquire Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in talks ahead of the IPL 2027 retention deadline on November 17, 2026, according to a report by Amol Karhadkar of The Hindu. The report says Lucknow are prepared to offer Jaiswal the captaincy for the upcoming season.

Lucknow are said to be pursuing a multi-player trade with Rajasthan Royals to secure Jaiswal as they rebuild after trading their former captain Rishabh Pant to Delhi Capitals. Reports suggest Rajasthan Royals could seek pacers Mohsin Khan or Prince Yadav as part of any package, but the final list of players involved has not been confirmed.

Former CSK batter Ambati Rayudu has publicly backed the idea of Jaiswal joining Lucknow, saying: “They need an Indian captain who is hungry to lead the franchise for a decade. I think Yashasvi Jaiswal will be a great option for them and good for him too,” said Rayudu as quoted by Cricbuzz.

Kolkata Knight Riders have also been linked to Jaiswal and will require a new captain after Ajinkya Rahane’s retirement, with the franchise reportedly considering him for the role. KKR have been connected to possible player exchanges involving spinner Varun Chakravarthy, though their reported interest has been quieter than Lucknow’s push.

Rajasthan Royals have not officially confirmed any decision to trade Jaiswal, and any agreement will depend on discussions between the franchises before the November 17, 2026 retention deadline.