R Ashwin suggests Mumbai Indians trade Hardik Pandya for KKR duo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Former cricketer R Ashwin has recommended that the Mumbai Indians trade Hardik Pandya to the Kolkata Knight Riders for Rinku Singh and Harshit Rana. With the Mumbai franchise finishing ninth this season in the IPL, speculation has intensified regarding Pandya's future with the team. Ashwin believes that unless Mumbai receives both players in a trade, it risks strengthening a rival significantly. The ongoing discussion stems from Pandya's declining performance this season, where he scored 206 runs and took only four wickets over ten matches. Reports indicate that negotiations with Chennai Super Kings and KKR are possible, but Pandya's recent form and fitness challenges add complexity to any potential deal.
- •Mumbai Indians finished ninth in the IPL 2026 season.
- •Ashwin suggests acquiring Rinku Singh and Harshit Rana in a Pandya trade.
- •Pandya scored 206 runs and took four wickets in ten matches this season.
- •Chennai Super Kings and KKR are mentioned as possible trade destinations.
- 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — 'Get Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh': Ashwin names Mumbai Indians' ideal Hardik Pandya trade
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — 'Rinku Singh and...' - R Ashwin names two players Mumbai Indians should sign from KKR if they trade Hardik Pandya
"Speculation surrounds Hardik Pandya's future with the Mumbai Indians franchise. Ravichandran Ashwin discussed potential IPL trade scenarios involving other teams. He suggested Kolkata Knight Riders could be a strong contender for Pandya. Ashwin believes Mumbai must receive significant player value in any deal. The Mumbai Indians are considering rival team strengthening in trade discussions.
"R Ashwin advises Mumbai Indians to demand Rinku Singh and another star from KKR if they trade captain Hardik Pandya. Read Ashwin's trade breakdown.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 5:08 PM'Get Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh': Ashwin names Mumbai Indians' ideal Hardik Pandya trade
Speculation surrounds Hardik Pandya's future with the Mumbai Indians franchise. Ravichandran Ashwin discussed potential IPL trade scenarios involving other teams. He suggested Kolkata Knight Riders could be a strong contender for Pandya. Ashwin believes Mumbai must receive significant player value in any deal. The Mumbai Indians are considering rival team strengthening in trade discussions.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 2:10 PM'Rinku Singh and...' - R Ashwin names two players Mumbai Indians should sign from KKR if they trade Hardik Pandya
R Ashwin advises Mumbai Indians to demand Rinku Singh and another star from KKR if they trade captain Hardik Pandya. Read Ashwin's trade breakdown.
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