'Get Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh': Ashwin names MI's ideal Hardik Pandya trade
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested that if the Mumbai Indians trade Hardik Pandya, they should demand Rinku Singh and Harshit Rana from the Kolkata Knight Riders. Ashwin analyzed the potential impact of such a trade on the competitive balance of the IPL.
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Speculation over Hardik Pandya's future with the Mumbai Indians continues to grow, and former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has weighed in with his own assessment of how a potential blockbuster IPL trade could unfold.Pandya's future has been the subject of intense discussion following another disappointing campaign for Mumbai Indians. Under his leadership, the franchise managed just one playoff appearance in three seasons, while the 2026 edition ended with the five-time champions finishing ninth in the 10-team table.Reports have linked both Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders with a possible move for the India all-rounder.
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