New Delhi, 26 June 2026: Shahrukh Khan will take this step for Hardik Pandya Will Hardik Pandya leave Mumbai Indians team before IPL 2027? If so, which team is in the race to buy him? Former champions like Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals are already associated with Hardik, but now Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have also joined the fray. Reports suggest that KKR is also ready to offer an all-cash deal for Hardik.
According to media reports, Shahrukh Khan is personally taking keen interest in Hardik Pandya and wants to bring him to Kolkata Knight Riders after two bad seasons. It is said that Shahrukh Khan generally stays away from decisions related to cricket, but he is angry with the poor performance of the team in the last two seasons.
Kolkata Knight Riders team was ranked eighth in the IPL 2025 points table and seventh in the 2026 season. Kolkata became champion in 2024, but since then the team’s performance has declined.
Earlier, reports had surfaced that Rajasthan Royals were interested in Hardik Pandya. Speculations regarding the trade between Hardik Pandya and Yashasvi Jaiswal were gaining momentum, but KKR’s interest has changed the entire trade equation.
Cameron Green set to be released!
There is speculation that Hardik Pandya will join Kolkata Knight Riders. If KKR strikes an all-cash deal with Mumbai Indians, they will need significant funds in their reserves. As a result, rumors are running high regarding the release of Cameron Green, who was acquired by KKRA with a bid of ₹25.2 crore in the 2026 mini-auction.
If Kolkata wants to bring Hardik into their team, then releasing Cameron Green would make a lot of sense. Hardik can not only play the role of fast bowling all-rounder but can also play the role of captain of KKR.
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