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Hardik Pandya's return to Gujarat Titans falls through over captaincy demand

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Hardik Pandya's return to Gujarat Titans falls through over captaincy demand
Summary

Hardik Pandya's potential return to the Gujarat Titans before the IPL 2027 season has reportedly collapsed due to his insistence on regaining the captaincy. Sources indicate that while discussions took place between Pandya and the Titans, the talks ended when the franchise rejected the condition after consulting current captain Shubman Gill. Pandya's tumultuous history with MI, including a challenging recent season, has complicated the situation further. Meanwhile, reports suggest MI is reassessing Pandya's role within the squad following a poor performance in the last season where they finished ninth.

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  • •Pandya demanded captaincy for a return to Gujarat Titans.
  • •Discussions between Pandya and Titans ended due to captaincy rejection.
  • •Shubman Gill reportedly agreed to a potential trade before talks collapsed.
  • •Mumbai Indians finished ninth in the last season with ten losses.
  • •Pandya's relationship with fans remains strained since his switch to MI.
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  • 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Revealed: Why Hardik Pandya's return to Gujarat Titans is impossible ahead of IPL 2027 season
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Revealed: Why Hardik Pandya's return to Gujarat Titans failed ahead of IPL 2027.

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