Now Reading: Ashwin: MI should demand Rinku, Harshit if Hardik joins KKR
-
01
Ashwin: MI should demand Rinku, Harshit if Hardik joins KKR
Ravichandran Ashwin has said Mumbai Indians should demand Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh from Kolkata Knight Riders if they trade captain Hardik Pandya. Mumbai are reportedly in talks with CSK and KKR…
The Story in Brief
Ravichandran Ashwin has said Mumbai Indians should demand Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh from Kolkata Knight Riders if they trade captain Hardik Pandya. Mumbai are reportedly in talks with CSK and KKR over a potential deal. Hardik, who led MI to a bottom-place finish in 2024 and Qualifier 2 in 2026, joined Gujarat Titans in 2022 before returning to MI through a transfer.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin warned MI against a straight swap with KKR, saying it would make KKR a 'lethal batting unit'. He suggested CSK could offer Shivam Dube and a pacer. Ashwin added that MI must ensure neither rival leapfrogs them in title tally.
The Indian Opinion
Trade rumours around Hardik Pandya reveal how quickly IPL loyalty shifts. Ashwin's suggestion to demand Rinku Singh and Harshit Rana sounds sensible, but it exposes KKR's predicament, weaken their core for an ageing star. The real test will come when MI pick next year: will they auction Hardik or take a player-plus-cash deal from CSK or KKR? The answer decides which franchise rebuilds smarter.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
