Hardik Pandya has been the most in-demand player since IPL 2026. He reportedly has been in a three-way race ahead of IPL 2027, as three franchises, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) were in the race. However, as reported, KKR was leading the race to acquire Pandya's services.
According to the reports, the Titans were keen to bring him back to the side. But they did not want him to replace the current skipper Shubman Gill, who has also done well with the franchise, and thus Pandya’s ask for captaincy made the talks break down.
“The franchise was fine with him making a return. They had even discussed the same with its captain Shubman Gill, and he, too, had agreed that the franchise could trade him back. But when his condition of captaincy was put up, everyone said no to it,” said a source.
"No direct conversation"- Hardik Pandya's spokesperson on trade rumours
“Hardik Pandya had no direct conversation with any franchise whatsoever regarding transfer trade, or otherwise. If any approach has been made to him, that has been directed to the MI franchise,” Pandya’s spokesperson said.
Hardik Pandya had a poor relationship with MI
This showcases the whole scenario of the team, as the management was not happy with Pandya. The thing came into public after MI’s last game in 2026 against Rajasthan Royals (RR).
“The coaching staff was very clear in their message to the senior players that wherever they play, they need to be coachable. There were many instances where the coaching staff recommended something which was backed by data but players didn’t follow it,” a source had told The Indian Express.
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