Hardik Pandya: Before IPL 2027, the discussion of another trade deal has intensified in the cricket circles. According to reports, KKR franchise MI is planning to include star all-rounder Hardik Pandya in its team.
Hardik Pandya: Before IPL 2027, the discussion of another trade deal has intensified in the cricket circles. According to reports, Kolkata Knight Riders franchise is planning to include Mumbai Indians captain and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya in its team. Not only this, the franchise can also hand over the captaincy of the team to him. There is news that Mumbai has asked for 2 players from KKR in exchange for Pandya.
Will Hardik Pandya become the new captain of KKR?
In fact, under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane, the Kolkata Knight Riders team could not reach the playoffs in the last two seasons. In such a situation, the team management can make major changes regarding leadership for IPL 2027. According to reports, there can be a trade deal between Kolkata and Mumbai management regarding Hardik Pandya. If this deal goes ahead then Pandya can be seen handling the captaincy of KKR in future.
🚨Major IPL Trade Alert! 🚨
🔺Hardik Pandya is all set to leave Mumbai Indians.
🔺 Kolkata Knight Riders are showing heavy interest in the experienced all-rounder.
🔺MI reportedly demanding Ramandeep Singh + Angkrish Raghuvanshi in return.
🔺Game-changer for 2027? What’s… pic.twitter.com/iOeR7J1jxy
— Indian Cricket (@IPL2025Auction) June 24, 2026
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Rahane can be removed from captaincy
According to a PTI report, Kolkata Knight Riders management never saw Ajinkya Rahane as a long-term captain, hence Rahane can be removed from the captaincy. KKR management has also started discussions with the management of Mumbai Indians regarding the trade of Hardik Pandya. In such a situation, Pandya can be seen playing for KKR in the upcoming season.
MI asked for 2 players
According to reports, five-time champion Mumbai Indians have demanded two players from Kolkata Knight Riders in exchange for Hardik Pandya. The names of these two players are being told as Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Ramandeep Singh. If KKR agrees to give these two players to MI, then Hardik Pandya can become a part of KKR for the upcoming IPL season.
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