This news could surprise many because Delhi Capitals are reportedly serious about bringing Hardik into their squad after bringing back the explosive wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant from the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after the conclusion of IPL 2026.
As reported by Times of India Tamil, Delhi Capitals (DC) are ready to part ways with their captain, Axar Patel, along with opener Prithvi Shaw, in exchange for the current Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper, Hardik Pandya. The Delhi-based franchise believes that Hardik can strengthen both the batting and bowling departments and also bring valuable leadership experience to the team.
DC plan blockbuster trade involving Axar Patel and Prithvi Shaw, but MI could ask for Sameer Rizvi
Axar Patel is not only a brilliant spinner, but he is also able to contribute significantly with the bat too. And most importantly, there will not be any issue with the salary structure. Hardik is currently earning ₹16.35 crore with Mumbai Indians, while Axar Patel earns ₹16.50 crore with Delhi Capitals.
Instead, the five-time IPL champions could ask the Capitals to include another young player in the deal. Sameer Rizvi is one of the names being discussed after his impressive IPL 2026 season, where he scored 252 runs in just nine matches and impressed everyone with his attacking batting.
Why Chennai Super Kings failed to complete the Hardik Pandya deal
Both teams later explored another option involving Shivam Dube and Dewald Brevis. But Mumbai reportedly also asked for an additional ₹10 crore along with the players, and CSK were not ready to pay the extra amount, so the deal couldn’t move forward with MI refusing to change their demands.
For now, Delhi Capitals have emerged as one of the strongest contenders to sign Hardik Pandya, because their proposed trade matches Mumbai Indians' need for a spin-bowling all-rounder. However, the discussions are still in the early stages, and nothing is official yet.
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