Hardik Pandya For KL Rahul in Delhi Capitals in IPL 2027? Ex-KKR Star Suggests Potential Trade Between MI-DC

IPL 2027: There are plenty of rumours around allrounder Hardik Pandya's future in the IPL - where will he go in case MI release him? Will KKR or Delhi show interest in trading Hardik? While there are strong speculations that Kolkata Knight Riders would be willing to trade Hardik for Ajinkya Rahane, former KKR star Aakash Chopra has given another potential trade option. As per Chopra, Delhi Capitals should look to get Hardik onboard. Chopra suggests Hardik should be traded with KL Rahul. While it remains to be confirmed what will eventually happen, it can certainly be said that Hardik is likely to be released by Mumbai Indians after a below-par IPL 2026 season. 

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‘Mumbai will like KL Rahul a lot’

"Delhi can think about talking to Mumbai instead of Kolkata. Mumbai will like KL Rahul a lot. They will get an opener. They will need a successor for Rohit Sharma at some stage. He has an excellent record in Mumbai. Since the rumor market is hot that Hardik Pandya is leaving, what if he comes to Delhi? An all-rounder, medium pace, batting, small ground, and a flat pitch. The pitch will suit him," he said on his YouTube channel. 

There is no doubt that Rahul would be a good addition for Mumbai with Rohit Sharma in the twilight of his career. 

Captain Hardik

Hardik is not new to captaincy in the IPL and could be looked at as the leader of the side. Not only has he been the captain for IPL franchises, but has also led Gujarat Titans to the title in their maiden appearance in the league. As a captain in IPL, Hardik has won 36 games, while losing 25 - a decent record. He did not have an IPL 2026 to remember. In 10 games, he scored 206 runs as MI could not even make the playoffs.