Last Updated: November 13, 2026 07:53 PM
Mumbai Indians are famous for building strong and balanced squads. Behind those squads sit many smart deals made away from the auction. Let us look at the players the franchise let go.
Why This List Matters
The five-time champions have signed many top players through trades across many seasons. However, they have also traded away several important players during the past 18 years.
This Mumbai Indians traded players list covers eight names, from newest to oldest. It also shows how trade deals have shaped IPL history over the years.
- Hardik Pandya
Mumbai traded Hardik Pandya to Punjab Kings for Arshdeep Singh before the IPL 2027 auction. Both players carried a value of Rs 18 crore in the swap. Some call it arguably the biggest player move by trade in IPL history.
- Arjun Tendulkar
Mumbai traded Arjun Tendulkar, son of Sachin Tendulkar, to Lucknow Super Giants before IPL 2026.
- Cameron Green
Mumbai traded Australian all-rounder Cameron Green to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 17.50 crore. The deal came after one season and helped Mumbai arrange funds for Hardik’s return.
- Mayank Markande
Mumbai traded India spinner Mayank Markande to Delhi after IPL 2019 ended.
- Rajagopal Sathish
Mumbai sent Rajagopal Sathish to Punjab before the 2012 season in a player-plus-cash deal. That deal also brought wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik to the Mumbai franchise.
- Robin Uthappa
Mumbai traded Robin Uthappa to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Zaheer Khan in 2009.
- Ali Murtaza
Mumbai traded spin-bowling all-rounder Ali Murtaza to Pune Warriors before the 2012 season.
- Ashish Nehra
Mumbai traded Ashish Nehra to Delhi after IPL 2008 to sign Shikhar Dhawan.
What These Trades Show
Mumbai have used swaps, cash deals, and player-plus-cash deals across the years. Some trades brought in stars, while others created budget space.
The Green deal is a clear example of using a trade to arrange funds. Nehra’s move shows trades can also help a team sign a specific target.
What Fans Should Remember
Fans can use this Mumbai Indians traded players list to follow future deals. Hardik’s move sits at the top because of his huge name and value.
Every trade adds a small chapter to the story of this famous franchise. We will update the Mumbai Indians traded players list when new deals become official.
