Hardik Pandya’s Trade Deal Falls Apart [Source: AFP]One of India’s most highly rated all-rounders, Hardik Pandya has reportedly failed to land a trade deal. According to reports, MI’s trade talks with CSK, KKR, LSG and DC related to Hardik have fallen apart miserably.Hardik rejoined MI in 2024 in a blockbuster trade from Gujarat Titans. However, since he replaced Rohit Sharma as captain, the dressing room dynamics have turned sour.Moreover, after multiple failed seasons, Pandya reportedly sought an exit. And Mumbai have since been trying to trade him.DC unwilling to part with Axar PatelAccording to Cricblogger, Mumbai Indians approached Delhi Capitals with a potential trade swap involving captain Axar Patel. However, DC denied the offer as they value their skipper, who has been a match-winner for them. Hence, Hardik Pandya is unlikely to play for DC anytime soon.LSG reject Hardik Pandya for Nicholas PooranAfter DC turned the offer down, MI reportedly knocked on LSG’s doors. Apparently, Mumbai wanted to trade Hardik Pandya in exchange for Nicholas Pooran and Mohsin Khan. But once again, LSG rejected the offer as Pooran is a captaincy candidate for Lucknow after the departure of Rishabh Pant.Also Read - BCCI Asked To Barge In Hardik Pandya IPL Trade With Full AuthorityKKR is also not an option anymore for MIAnother potential option for Mumbai Indians was to send Hardik Pandya to KKR who desperately need a captaincy candidate for IPL 2027 season as Ajinkya Rahane is unlikely to be retained. However, like DC and LSG, KKR are also unwilling to release any of their marquee players to rope Hardik Pandya in.Hardik’s CSK trade stalled due to Zaheer KhanNotably, Mumbai Indians reportedly approached CSK as well to discuss a trade involving Hardik Pandya. While the talks had advanced, the appointment of Zaheer Khan as head coach has stalled the deal as the former fast bowler is reportedly not on talking terms with Hardik for undisclosed reasons.Hardik Pandya likely to stay with MIAlso, Mumbai's budget situation ahead of the mini-auction makes a straightforward cash-only deal difficult. Hence, under present circumstances, it is highly likely that Hardik Pandya will stay with MI for the IPL 2027 season.Also Read - India's Tactical Masterclass in the Asian Games 2026 Semifinal
