# Ashwin names Jaiswal, Rahul, Harshit Rana for Hardik trade

2026-08-07T07:45:11+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Former India spinner R Ashwin has suggested multiple trade options for Mumbai Indians (MI) as speculation grows over Hardik Pandya's future. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said MI could target Yashasvi Jaiswal from Rajasthan Royals, KL Rahul from Delhi Capitals, and Ishan Kishan from Sunrisers Hyderabad. He also mentioned Nicholas Pooran from Lucknow Super Giants as a possible swap. On his Tamil channel, Ashwin added that MI should demand Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to strengthen their squad. Hardik has scored 206 runs and taken four wickets in 10 matches in IPL 2026, with MI finishing ninth.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/hardik-pandya-trade-buzz-ashwin-suggests-mi-could-target-yashasvi-jaiswal-kl-rahul-nicholas-pooran-article-155360752>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/get-harshit-rana-and-rinku-singh-ashwin-names-mumbai-indians-ideal-hardik-pandya-trade/articleshow/133032623.cms>

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