Hardik Pandya’s card may be cut from Mumbai Indians, team preparing to include RR’s explosive opener

Hardik Pandya Mumbai Indians: Mumbai Indians is preparing to make a big change for IPL 2027. Actually, Hardik Pandya has been captaining Mumbai Indians for the last three years after Gujarat Titans. MI’s performance under his captaincy has been disappointing. In such a situation, cricket experts believe that Hardik Pandya has no future in this team. If media reports are to be believed, Hardik Pandya himself is looking for another team.

Meanwhile, a big news is also coming out that MI can look at his trade as a batsman with Rajasthan Royals. According to the report of RevSportz, Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is among the possible names for a trade deal with Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai Indians eye Yashasvi Jaiswal

According to the report of RevSportz, Rajasthan Royals opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal is included in the possible trade list of Mumbai Indians. The franchise is looking at him as an alternative to Rohit Sharma, as he is an opener and also has a deep association with Mumbai cricket. The report also says that Mumbai Indians may also decide to part ways with Suryakumar Yadav. It has been claimed that the franchise is working towards preparing the team with new players keeping the future in mind.

Preparation for big changes in Mumbai Indians

According to reports, Mumbai Indians may hold an important meeting next week, in which the future of the team management, senior players and coaching staff will be discussed. There is also speculation about talks about a possible trade of Hardik Pandya with Rajasthan Royals. In case of change in leadership, Tilak Verma is considered to be the strongest contender for captaincy. He is also currently the vice-captain of the Indian T20 team.

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Hardik’s fitness became a concern

Hardik Pandya’s fitness remains a matter of concern for Mumbai Indians as well as the Indian team management. Looking at the World Cup 2027, he is being considered an important player, but his being out of the second consecutive series is raising questions. He also missed many matches in IPL 2026, whereas before this he could not play in the World Cup 2023 and Asia Cup finals due to injury.