Multiple teams approach Mumbai Indians over Hardik Pandya trade ahead of November 15 retention deadline
Multiple teams have approached Mumbai Indians about trading Hardik Pandya ahead of the November 15 retention deadline.
Several IPL franchises have made fresh inquiries about Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya ahead of the November 15 retention deadline, according to a Cricbuzz report. Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings are among the teams that have held discussions with Mumbai Indians. One franchise is understood to have shown greater interest than others.
Pandya's fitness remains a concern, and he is expected to miss India's upcoming tour of New Zealand. Any trade would require his written consent. Mumbai Indians face a decision on whether to retain him as the core of their squad or capitalise on his market value.
Gautam Gambhir and the Indian team management continue to monitor his fitness. The IPL auction is scheduled for December.
CricHubb Take
Pandya's combination of middle-order batting, death bowling and captaincy experience makes him one of the few players whose departure would force a franchise to rebuild multiple departments at once.