IPL deal: T Natarajan returns to Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 5 crore; Zeeshan Ansari moves to Delhi Capitals

Natarajan and Ansari (Images Agency) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) have completed player swaps ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with left-arm pacer T Natarajan returning to his former franchise and leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari heading in the opposite direction.

Natarajan returns to SRH after one season with DC

Natarajan established himself as one of SRH’s key Indian bowlers during his previous stint with the franchise. His most successful IPL campaign came in 2024 when he took 19 wickets, finished as the team’s leading wicket-taker and played a key role in SRH’s run to the final.Delhi Capitals acquired the left-arm pacer for INR 10.75 crore in the IPL 2025 player auction. However, after the trade, Natarajan will return to SRH for a revised fee of INR 5 crore. His return could boost SRH’s pace bowling options, with his left-arm angle and ability to add experience to the attack at the death.

Zeeshan Ansari joins Delhi Capitals

Leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari will move to Delhi Capitals after representing Sunrisers Hyderabad in 10 matches during IPL 2025.Ansari made an immediate impact on his IPL debut against DC, taking three wickets and announcing himself as a promising spin-bowling option. So far he has taken six wickets in 10 IPL appearances. The 26-year-old joins the Capitals for his existing fee of INR 40 lakh and is expected to provide additional depth to their spin department.