Top 5 Most expensive trades in IPL history | Most expensive trades
Every year, as soon as a season ends, the focus instantly shifts to the trade window and auction, where teams rethink their strategies, revamp their squads, and make tough financial choices.
3. Hardik Pandya: GT to MI (15 crore), 2024
Hardik Pandya’s trade from the Gujarat Titans to the Mumbai Indians in 2024, worth INR 15 crore, grabbed immense attention. After two successful years with GT, including a title win and a strong captaincy record, his return to MI created massive hype. The biggest talking point came when Mumbai handed him the captaincy, replacing Rohit Sharma.
Throughout the season, whenever Hardik walked out, he faced loud boos from sections of the crowd. Many supporters were unhappy about the leadership change, even though Hardik had been a crucial part of MI’s earlier success. Despite the noise, the franchise backed him strongly, believing in his all-around ability and long-term value.
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