Hardik Pandya’s move from Gujarat Titans (GT) to Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has become the biggest player trade in the tournament’s history. It is important to note that Pandya actually made his IPL debut with MI back in 2015. However, he was released by the franchise before the 2022 IPL auction, and GT picked him up and named him captain. Under Pandya’s leadership, GT won the title in that year and reached the final in the following season.
Reacting to the news of Pandya’s expected move, former India batter Aakash Chopra questioned why the player would join Mumbai if he is not made the captain. Chopra stated on his YouTube channel, “A rumor is circulating that Hardik is moving towards Mumbai. It hasn’t been confirmed yet. If he is leaving, firstly Gujarat is releasing him – a team that won once and reached the final in the next season. If he is leaving, will he be made Mumbai’s captain? Why would you go if you are not being made the captain?”
It is important to mention that Rohit Sharma is currently the captain of Mumbai Indians, having led the team to a record five IPL titles. Chopra expressed his curiosity about the outcome of this situation, saying, “I have not heard the end or the start of this story properly. So I am waiting and watching what happens there because it seems like something will happen. There is no smoke without fire and there is smoke for sure that Hardik is going. However, will Rohit Sharma go to GT? Is that a possibility – I don’t know.”
The trade deal for Hardik Pandya is reportedly an all-cash transaction, with Mumbai Indians paying 15 crore rupees as the player’s salary and an undisclosed transfer fee to Gujarat Titans. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, Pandya stands to earn up to 50% of the transfer fee.
This news article discusses the potential move of Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians in the IPL. The article highlights the speculation surrounding the move and questions why Pandya would join Mumbai if he is not made the captain. It also mentions the trade deal details and the possibility of Rohit Sharma going to Gujarat Titans.
