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Speculation surrounds Hardik Pandya's future with the Mumbai Indians franchise. Ravichandran Ashwin discussed potential IPL trade scenarios involving other teams. He suggested Kolkata Knight Riders could be a strong contender for Pandya. Ashwin believes Mumbai must receive significant player value in any deal. The Mumbai Indians are considering rival team strengthening in trade discussions.
Mumbai Indians finished ninth in the 10-team IPL 2026 table, with four wins from 14 matches. Under Hardik Pandya, MI have reached the playoffs only once in three seasons. Pandya also had a difficult individual campaign. He scored 206 runs and took four wickets in 10 matches. The 32-year-old has not played competitive cricket since the end of IPL 2026.
Hardik Pandya's anticipated transfer from Mumbai Indians has hit a snag as negotiations with Gujarat Titans failed due to differing views on his captaincy expectations. Having previously secured a title with Gujarat, Pandya's prospects remain in limbo after a lackluster season with Mumbai. Currently, he's prioritizing his fitness ahead of India's upcoming series against Afghanistan.