Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians: After Mumbai Indians’ exit from the playoffs, the discussion about captain Hardik Pandya has intensified. Along with the team, Hardik’s personal performance was also very poor in IPL 2026. It was said that Hardik would be released from Mumbai. Here we will tell you that if Hardik and Mumbai part ways, then which teams would like to have him as their part. There appear to be three teams who may be ready to risk anything to make Hardik their part.

Let us tell you that before the 2024 IPL, Mumbai Indians had made Hardik their part by trading with Gujarat Titans and handed over the captaincy. Hardik’s performance as captain was nothing special for Mumbai. In such a situation, Hardik’s trade may be seen once again before the next season i.e. 2027 IPL. So let us know which teams would like to adopt Hardik and why.

1- Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals has been seen performing poorly in the current season. The team has played 12 matches, winning 5 and losing the remaining 7 matches. After leaving Rishabh Pant, Delhi made Akshar Patel the captain in 2025. Under Akshar’s captaincy, Delhi could not qualify for the playoffs in both the seasons. In such a situation, the team would definitely like to include Hardik with them.

2- Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings had acquired Sanju Samson through trade last season. But still the team seems completely strong to add a player like Hardik Pandya to its squad. Chennai captain Ruturat Gaikwad has not got much success. Therefore Hardik can be a good option. Even though Hardik may have been a flop as a captain for Mumbai, he had led Gujarat Titans to win the title in the very first season.

3- Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders had released trophy-winning captain Shreyas Iyer before the 2025 IPL. Ajinkya Rahane is commanding the team from 2025. But Rahane’s captaincy has proved unsuccessful for the team so far. In such a situation, making Hardik Pandya its part can prove to be very beneficial for KKR.

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