Mumbai Indians are reportedly getting interest from three other franchises looking to acquire their captain and all-rounder Hardik Pandya. The final call is with MI, and any high-profile move is expected
to become clearer soon. There has been speculation for months around Pandya’s future after mixed results in recent seasons, with teams like Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals frequently linked in various reports. Possible swap players have included players such as Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal or Cameron Green but nothing has been finalised.
🚨 UPDATE ON HARDIK PANDYA IN IPL ⏳
– Three IPL franchises are intersted in trading Hardik Pandya for IPL 2027. [Gaurav Gupta from TOI] https://t.co/PGehDliXg9
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 21, 2026
Hardik Pandya’s captaincy ambitions and value as a finishing all-rounder make him one of the most talked-about names in the current trade window. Retention lists are due to be revealed in November, so franchises are under pressure to sort their squads before the December auction. This latest report from Times of India has left fans divided with some saying MI will only move him for a substantial return, while others feel a change of team could benefit both player and franchise.
Clarity on Hardik Pandya’s trade likely to be revealed on November: Reports
Any official announcement around a Hardik Pandya trade looks most probable in early November. Retention deadline is 15 November 2026, so teams need clarity well before then to finalise lists and plan auction strategy. As per latest reports from Times of India, they have specifically pointed to the start of November as the window when a decision could be made. Talks have been on and off for months with some involving big-name swaps that later have been brushed off as rumours.
So the next couple of weeks should separate serious trades from rumours. If MI decide to retain him, that could also be confirmed around the same time. Whatever the decision is in the coming days it will be closely followed by fans of every franchise involved. Once the retention lists drop, the remaining trade possibilities will go down sharply ahead of the December auction. Previously Hardik Pandya was traded from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians and now ahead of the next season the spotlight is once again on the all-rounder.
