Hardik Pandya remains a hot topic among the cricket fraternity. It was earlier reported that the all-rounder is all set to leave the Mumbai Indians (MI) after the disappointing run in the IPL 2026 season. There is interest from multiple franchises for Hardik ahead of the 2027 season.
Franchises like Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are believed to be the leading contenders to bring Hardik Pandya on board.
There can be interest from other franchises as well, as a Times of India report claimed that there are seven franchises that are keeping their eyes on the star cricketer. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are the only two clubs that are not in the fray.
Captaincy can play a major role in a possible deal with the Mumbai Indians, as Hardik himself could try to prove himself again as a leader of the team, which he failed to do with Mumbai but did perfectly with the Gujarat Titans.
While many sources claim that KKR is leading the race to sign Hardik, a Cricblogger report indicates a different scenario, which also makes sense, as MS Dhoni can work from behind to convince the 32-year-old to join CSK.
Why should Hardik Pandya want to join CSK?
According to a Cricblogger report published on July 3, MS Dhoni suggested Hardik Pandya’s name to the CSK officials. With the recommendation from the former captain, the franchise appeared on the scene. They came late in the scenario, but they might have the determination to confirm the deal.
The report also mentions that Hardik Pandya himself can prefer to join CSK over any other team because of the environment there, set by MS Dhoni. It is unclear whether the Chennai Super Kings management will remove Ruturaj Gaikwad from the leadership role to appoint Hardik; it is strongly claimed that the all-rounder is highly influenced by the environment in the CSK camp. The pace-bowling all-rounder preferred to work freely, without any influence.
“Sources indicate that CSK is his first choice because of the freedom the franchise offers its players… Hardik enjoyed tremendous success with Gujarat Titans because the franchise gave him complete freedom to run the team the way he wanted,” the report claims.
The ball is now on Mumbai Indian's court
According to the rules in the Indian Premier League, players have no right to seal a deal with any other franchise in the league. A deal completely depends on the franchise where the player is currently under contract.
As multiple franchises want Hardik Pandya, it is the responsibility of the Mumbai Indians to decide the future of the player, as Hardik is still one of their cricketers in the squad. If the franchise decides to confirm a deal with the Chennai Super Kings, only then will he be able to join the Yellow brigade. Considering the rivalry with CSK, MI may want to explore the other offers given by different franchises as well.
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