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Major Trading Buzz: Hardik Pandya, the captain of India's T20I team, is the focal point of significant news leading up to this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. Speculation is rife that the Gujarat Titans skipper might be headed for an exit, with talks swirling around a potential comeback with the Mumbai Indians.
As per sources linked to the Gujarat team, there's confirmation that Hardik might make a comeback to MI, while Shubhman Gill could assume leadership at Gujarat Titans. However, with Mumbai Indians officially declining to comment on this development, fans will have to wait until November 26, the closing day for IPL's trading window, for further updates.
If the trade involving Hardik goes through to Mumbai -
A player from Mumbai Indians is set to join Gujarat, marking a swap involving Hardik Pandya. The identity of the Mumbai player involved in the exchange remains undisclosed. Earlier speculations hinted at the possibility of Mumbai captain Rohit Sharma moving to Gujarat with Hardik taking over the captaincy but currently it seems unlikely. Additionally, there were rumors suggesting a potential swap with England fast bowler Jofra Archer.
Hardik Pandya's Journey with the Gujarat Titans -
- In the 2022 IPL season, the Gujarat Titans made their debut, securing the championship in their inaugural year under the leadership of Hardik. The team also reached the finals in the 2023 season, ultimately losing to the Chennai Super Kings.
- Hardik Pandya won four IPL titles with Mumbai Indians, initiating his IPL journey with the team in 2015. He played a pivotal role, contributing significantly to the team's success. Hardik continued with Mumbai Indians until 2021, concluding his tenure with the team in the same year. Subsequently, in 2022, he joined the Gujarat Titans and assumed the role of team captain.
The trading window concludes on November 26th, and the IPL 2024 mini auction is scheduled for December 19th -
The IPL 2024 auction is scheduled for December 19th, with the trading window set to close on November 26th. Ahead of the auction, notable player movements have already taken place through trades. Romario Shepherd has transitioned from Lucknow Super Giants to Mumbai Indians, Devdutt Padikkal has moved from Rajasthan Royals to Lucknow Super Giants, and Avesh Khan has been traded from Lucknow to Rajasthan Royals.
