Overview
- Multiple franchises including Kolkata Knight Riders, Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings have been linked to Hardik Pandya as off‑season trade speculation grows with no deal confirmed.
- Reports that talks with Gujarat Titans broke down because Pandya insisted on being reinstated as captain are disputed by other outlets and representatives who say he never directly sought the role.
- Gujarat Titans' ownership and management have publicly backed Shubman Gill as their long‑term captain, making a leadership switch unlikely if Pandya were to return.
- Mumbai Indians say Pandya remains under contract through the 2027 IPL cycle, so any transfer would require MI’s approval and likely significant player or asset compensation.
- Pandya is training at the BCCI Centre of Excellence and expected to target India’s September T20Is, a factor that will affect his trade value and the timing of any move.