'Why would you go...?': Former India opener's blunt remark on Hardik Pandya amidst transfer rumours

Ahead of the mini-auction of the Indian Premier League 2024, there have been rumours of Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya moving to his former team Mumbai Indians. The deal is rumoured to be around INR 15 crore, but an official confirmation is yet to be made regarding the news. Hardik Pandya led Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022 and 2023, wherein he lofted the title in his debut season and played the final against CSK in the very next edition. 

3 things you need to know 

• Hardik Pandya was ruled out from the 2023 ODI World Cup due to an ankle injury 
• Hardik Pandya has lifted four IPL trophies with Mumbai Indians 
• Mumbai Indians is the joint most successful IPL team along with Chennai Super Kings 

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Aakash Chopra's blunt remark on Hardik Pandya's transfer rumours to Mumbai Indians

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra doesn't see any logic behind Hardik Pandya's potential transfer to Mumbai Indians. Chopra feels that there is no logic behind Hardik's return to MI if he is not made captain. Aakash Chopra said on his YouTube channel: 

A rumour is doing the rounds that Hardik is moving towards Mumbai. It has been heard, no confirmation has come. If he is leaving, firstly Gujarat are releasing him - won once and reached the final once. If he is leaving, will he be made Mumbai's captain? Why would you go if you are not being made the captain?. 

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As per the rumours, Hardik Pandya is in talks with Mumbai Indians and will be transferred from Gujarat Titans for an amount of INR 15 crore. In return, the Gujarat Titans will not take any player from MI. The transfer window for trading will close on November 26 whereas the IPL 2024 auction on December 19. 

Will Hardik Pandya be named as captain of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024? 

If Hardik Pandya is transferred to Mumbai Indians, there is very little probability that he will be allowed to lead the side in the initial few seasons. Mumbai Indians already have a well-experienced captain in the name of Rohit Sharma who has led them to 5 IPL titles. However, an official confirmation is yet to come from the team management regarding the rumours.