Hardik Pandya's trade to Gujarat Titans fails over captaincy issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Hardik Pandya's potential transfer from Mumbai Indians to Gujarat Titans has collapsed due to disagreement over his captaincy role. Pandya, who led Titans to their 2022 IPL title, wanted to reclaim captaincy from Shubman Gill, but the team preferred him as a senior player. Despite Pandya's struggles in the recent IPL season, which saw Mumbai finish ninth, he is currently focusing on regaining fitness for India's upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan, starting September 13.
- •Pandya's talks with Gujarat Titans broke down over captaincy demands.
- •Mumbai Indians finished ninth in IPL 2026, extending a six-year title drought.
- •Pandya had a lackluster season, scoring 206 runs in 10 matches.
- •He is training at BCCI's Centre of Excellence, aiming to be fit for upcoming matches.
- •Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants may be options if he seeks a leadership role.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Hardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans trade collapses over captaincy demand
"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.
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