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Hardik Pandya Trade Talks Heat Up: KKR, RR Vie for Captaincy
24 Jun
Summary
- Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals are pursuing Hardik Pandya.
- KKR and Mumbai Indians have held multiple discussions regarding a swap.
- Player trades are decided between franchises, not by the player.
Two former IPL champions, the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, are reportedly pursuing all-rounder Hardik Pandya as his departure from the Mumbai Indians appears imminent. KKR seems to be at the forefront, with their management and Mumbai Indians officials engaging in multiple rounds of discussions concerning a potential trade.
Rajasthan Royals have also expressed interest, proposing a player swap that could include star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. The source indicated that KKR had initially approached MI towards the end of the previous season, but discussions were deferred due to the proximity of Reliance's Annual General Meeting.
Under IPL trade regulations, player transfers are negotiated directly between franchises. Therefore, Hardik Pandya's future team will be determined by the Mumbai Indians and the interested franchises rather than through direct player negotiation.
