Mumbai Indians are planning to remove Hardik Pandya as captain for IPL 2027 while retaining the all-rounder as a player. The latest report has indicated that MI are considering a change at the top, with the franchise looking at a new captain as it prepares for the next IPL season.
Hardik Pandya's future had been the subject of considerable speculation after Mumbai's disappointing 2026 campaign, with reports of possible trade discussions involving several franchises. However, MI are now leaning towards keeping him within the squad while making a leadership change.
There has been considerable discussion around Hardik Pandya's possible trade since Mumbai Indians' disappointing 2026 season. Several teams have reportedly shown interest in the all-rounder, but no deal has progressed to an advanced stage so far.
According to the latest Times of India report, MI have held some discussions with Kolkata Knight Riders regarding Pandya. However, the lack of a tradeable player who interests Mumbai has made the possibility of a deal less attractive for the five-time champions.
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green was reportedly discussed as part of the equation. However, Mumbai's think tank is understood to have reservations about his workload, particularly with Australia's busy Test schedule coming up.
Chennai Super Kings could also become a team to watch once they finalise their new head coach. For now, though, there appears to be no concrete development regarding Pandya's departure from MI.
Hardik Pandya’s MI future takes a new turn ahead of IPL 2027
Rather than pushing Hardik Pandya out of the franchise, Mumbai Indians are now understood to be considering retaining him as a player while moving towards a new captaincy structure.
A source tracking the developments told Times of India that Pandya may not necessarily be traded despite the discussions that have taken place.
"Don't be surprised if he is not traded at all. Discussions have also happened with the player along these lines. For a trade to happen, multiple things need to fall into place. So it's not that straightforward," the source said.
A change in captaincy could also be viewed as an attempt to bring greater stability to the MI dressing room after a difficult campaign. The franchise will have to manage the situation carefully if Pandya remains part of the squad but no longer leads the side.
Pandya's return to Mumbai in 2024 had already created a difficult atmosphere. After replacing Rohit Sharma as captain, he was booed by MI supporters.
Hardik Pandya's record as Mumbai Indians captain
Pandya has captained Mumbai Indians in 39 IPL matches, winning 15 and losing 24. He has no tied, drawn or no-result games in this record, giving him a 38.46% win percentage. Talking about his predecessor Rohit Sharma, he remains MI's most successful captain with 163 matches, 91 wins and a 55.82% win percentage.
Hardik Pandya's captaincy stint began in IPL 2024 after he returned to Mumbai from the Gujarat Titans. His first season ended with MI finishing at the bottom of the table, while the team improved in 2025 before another disappointing campaign in 2026.
The latest development therefore points towards a significant change for IPL 2027: Pandya could remain an important player for Mumbai Indians, but the franchise appears ready to look beyond him for its next captain.
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