Livingstone Eager to Wear 'Famous Yellow' After Move to CSK
England star Liam Livingstone is set to join Chennai Super Kings in a multi-player trade with SRH. Read about the deal and his reaction.
England's dynamic all-rounder Liam Livingstone is gearing up for a massive shift in his IPL journey. In a significant roster shake-up, Livingstone has been traded from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the IPL 2027 season. The English star has expressed immense excitement about joining one of the most successful franchises in the history of the tournament.
Excitement for the 'Yellow Shirt'
Speaking during the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026, Livingstone didn't hide his enthusiasm about the move. He highlighted the prestige associated with the Chennai franchise and the electric environment of their home ground.
"Very excited. Obviously it's a huge franchise, and they've been very successful over the last 17 or 18 years of the IPL," Livingstone stated. "I've played cricket there before, so I know how incredible the atmosphere is. The ground is a special place to play. I'm looking forward to pulling the famous yellow shirt on and hopefully putting in some performances for the CSK fans."
The comments came following a match where his team, the United Tigers, secured a 51-run victory over the Arabian Aces.
The Details of the Four-Player Trade
The transition is part of a larger strategic exchange between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings. The trade involved four players moving between the two camps to balance their respective squads.
Moving to Chennai Super Kings:
- Liam Livingstone: Originally acquired by SRH for Rs 13 crore for the 2026 season, he joins CSK at a revised fee of Rs 6 crore.
- Jack Edwards: The Australian seam-bowling all-rounder also moves to CSK, maintaining his existing contract value of Rs 3 crore.
Moving to Sunrisers Hyderabad:
- Khaleel Ahmed: The left-arm pacer joins SRH at his current contract fee of Rs 4.8 crore.
- Nathan Ellis: The Australian fast bowler moves to Hyderabad at his existing fee of Rs 2 crore.
With this trade finalized, Livingstone is now poised to bring his explosive batting and bowling skills to the CSK lineup, marking a fresh chapter in his career as he prepares to impact the 2027 edition of the league.