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Mumbai Indians engage in trade talks for captain Hardik Pandya

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 6:13 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Mumbai Indians engage in trade talks for captain Hardik Pandya
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Mumbai Indians are reportedly in advanced discussions to trade captain Hardik Pandya to other franchises ahead of IPL 2027. Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals have shown interest, with ongoing talks primarily focused on KKR. Pandya's leadership has seen limited success, prompting MI to explore other options. If a trade occurs, it would likely affect the captaincy situation at KKR, currently seeking a long-term leader.

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  • •Mumbai Indians are looking to trade Hardik Pandya for IPL 2027.
  • •Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals are interested in Pandya.
  • •MI's leadership under Pandya has not yielded satisfactory results.
  • •KKR's interest has included multiple rounds of discussions regarding a trade.
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  • 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Hardik Pandya trade rumour: Former IPL champions eye MI captain as replacement for incubent skipper ahead of IPL 2027
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Mumbai Indians are reportedly in advanced trade talks with two teams to move captain Hardik Pandya in 2027.

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Mumbai IndiansKolkata Knight RidersRajasthan RoyalsIPLCricket

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