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KKR posts Hardik Pandya video amid IPL trade speculation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:16 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

KKR posts Hardik Pandya video amid IPL trade speculation

Summary

Kolkata Knight Riders have sparked speculation about Hardik Pandya's future with the Mumbai Indians by posting a video featuring him. The video shows KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy exercising while Pandya walks by, captioned "Wait for it." Pandya has had a challenging IPL 2026 season, finishing with 206 runs and four wickets in ten matches, while the Mumbai Indians placed ninth overall. Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin discussed Pandya's potential trade, suggesting that Mumbai should only accept strong players in return to bolster their squad. KKR could be a strong contender if they acquire Pandya, according to Ashwin.

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Market Watch

•KKR shares video amid ongoing trade talks for Hardik Pandya.
•Pandya scored 206 runs in IPL 2026, but MI finished ninth.
•Ashwin suggests MI should demand strong players for Pandya.
•Trade could strengthen KKR's lineup significantly.

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What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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