# Ashwin Rules Out CSK and KKR for Hardik Pandya

2026-08-14T03:41:25+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his hunch on Hardik Pandya's IPL 2027 team, saying the all-rounder will not join Chennai Super Kings or Kolkata Knight Riders. The veteran spinner's remark comes amid widespread reports and rumours about Hardik's future in the league. The NDTV Sports report that carried Ashwin's comments did not name the specific franchise he hinted at. Ashwin, a legendary off-spinner, made the statement on his show, adding to speculation about where Hardik will play next. The exact team Ashwin has in mind remains unknown, but his words have triggered fresh debate among fans and analysts.

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- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2026/not-csk-or-kkr-r-ashwin-says-hardik-pandya-could-join-this-ipl-team-have-a-hunch-11905369>
- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/not-csk-or-kkr-r-ashwin-says-hardik-pandya-could-join-this-ipl-team-have-a-hunch-11905369#publisher=newsstand>

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