Published 17:13 IST, November 24th 2023
IPL 2024 trade talks heat up, Hardik Pandya may return to Mumbai Indians in shock transfer
As per reports, Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya is in line for a shocking return to Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2024 trade window.
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IPL tre window its approaching its climax. vember 26 is deline for franchises to anunce list of both retained and released players list. A lot of developments have been doing rounds as a number of players have alrey switched ir allegiance.
3 things you need to kw
- CSK lifted IPL title this year
- y defeated Gujarat Titans in final
- IPL 2024 auction will likely to be held next year
Hardik Pandya to return to his old franchise?
As per a report by News18, Hardik Pandya could return to Mumbai Indians in what could be a shocking transfer. Indian white ball vice captain currently is at helm of Gujarat Titans and it could be a straight swap deal which could enable Rohit Sharma to move in opposite direction. Both Rohit and Hardik were a part of Mumbai's core setup that helped franchise to lift IPL title on four occasions. Hardik left Mumbai and was picked by Gujarat as y handed him leership role instantly.
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It h instant result as GT lifted IPL title back in 2022 and also reached final this season. report also stated that fast bowler Jofra Archer could also be roped in a swap deal and it that case Rohit will continue le five time champions. But in case Rohit leaves Pandya will be designated leer for one of most successful IPL franchises.
Hardik Pandya could be handed captaincy in 2025
Rohit joined Mumbai in 2011 and since 2013 he has been undisputable leer of franchise, having guided MI to five IPL titles his name is very synymous with franchise and it would be very surprising if franchise does allow to ir most coveted player to leave ahe of IPL 2024.
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Hardik's ability as a T20 player is thing short of brilliant and as per same report he could be handed Mumbai captaincy in 2025 eventually. IPL 2024 auction is reportedly set to be held in Dubai next month.
17:13 IST, November 24th 2023