'Get Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh': Ashwin names MI's ideal Hardik Pandya trade
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Fri, 7 August 2026
1 report- Times of India11:38first to report
Speculation surrounds Hardik Pandya's future with the Mumbai Indians franchise. Ravichandran Ashwin discussed potential IPL trade scenarios involving other teams. He suggested Kolkata Knight Riders could be a strong contender for Pandya. Ashwin believes Mumbai must receive significant player value in any deal. The Mumbai Indians are considering rival team strengthening in trade discussions.
Thu, 13 August 2026
2 reports- Times of India02:46
Mumbai Indians finished ninth in the 10-team IPL 2026 table, with four wins from 14 matches. Under Hardik Pandya, MI have reached the playoffs only once in three seasons. Pandya also had a difficult individual campaign. He scored 206 runs and took four wickets in 10 matches. The 32-year-old has not played competitive cricket since the end of IPL 2026.
- Times of India02:50
Hardik Pandya's anticipated transfer from Mumbai Indians has hit a snag as negotiations with Gujarat Titans failed due to differing views on his captaincy expectations. Having previously secured a title with Gujarat, Pandya's prospects remain in limbo after a lackluster season with Mumbai. Currently, he's prioritizing his fitness ahead of India's upcoming series against Afghanistan.