4 IPL teams interested in trading for Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya's future at Mumbai Indians is under serious scrutiny ahead of IPL 2027. The all-rounder, retained by MI for ₹16.35 crore, captained the side to a ninth-place finish in IPL 2026, winning just four matches across the season.

With the trade deadline falling on November 17, 2026, and the player auction scheduled for December 16, 2026, at least four franchises have reportedly explored the possibility of bringing Pandya to their setup. The discussions span player swaps, cash deals and even leadership roles.

Here are the four franchises interested in trading for Hardik Pandya:

1. Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings have long been linked with a move for Pandya, and backroom interest from the franchise is reported to be strong. Trade package explorations from CSK's side have reportedly involved players such as Shivam Dube or Dewald Brevis, along with a cash component. CSK chief executive Kasi Viswanathan has previously denied any trade talks involving Pandya, though speculation has continued. An official X post from CSK's account at 10:33 added fuel to fan theories, given that Pandya wears the number 33 for India and Mumbai Indians. There have also been online reports suggesting that MS Dhoni could personally play a role in convincing Pandya to move to Chennai.