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Ex-India Opener Questions Hardik Pandya's Move to GT: Biggest IPL Trade

  • Posted on November 25, 2023
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  • By Arijit Dutta
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The impending trade of star cricketer Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians is generating intense speculation. Mumbai, eyeing a strategic overhaul, aims to secure Pandya, potentially reshuffling their roster. Questions loom over Pandya's role and captaincy at Mumbai, stirring debate as the trade deadline approaches on November 26. The trade could significantly impact both teams' dynamics and purse strength.

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Former India opener Aakash Chopra weighed in on the pivotal trade involving star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, expressing scepticism about its rationale. Speculation swirls around Pandya's move from Gujarat Titans back to Mumbai Indians, marking a potentially seismic trade in IPL history. The impending deal has triggered debates regarding Pandya's role in Mumbai's lineup and the prospect of assuming captaincy. Chopra queried the logic behind Pandya's move if Mumbai doesn't offer him the captaincy, posing the scenario of Rohit Sharma playing under Pandya's leadership.

As the trade deadline looms, slated for Sunday, November 26, uncertainties persist. Mumbai Indians' reported strategy involves reshuffling their roster by relinquishing overseas players to accommodate Pandya. ESPNcricinfo's report indicated Mumbai's strategic vision, positioning Pandya as part of Rohit Sharma's future leadership succession plan. Mumbai appears prepared to pay a transfer fee, in addition to Pandya's contract, with half of it allocated to the player himself.

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Chopra's scepticism revolves around the captaincy dynamics, questioning Pandya's motivation to join Mumbai if not offered the leadership role. The trade's impact on both teams' prospects remains uncertain, particularly for the Gujarat Titans, who stand to gain a significant purse boost of INR 15 crore. The impending trade promises to reshape the IPL landscape, highlighting the strategic shifts and uncertainties surrounding Pandya's potential return to Mumbai Indians.

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