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Ashwin names 2 players MI should demand from KKR for Hardik Pandya
Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested Mumbai Indians should ask for Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh from Kolkata Knight Riders if they trade Hardik Pandya. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said KKR giving…
The Story in Brief
Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested Mumbai Indians should ask for Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh from Kolkata Knight Riders if they trade Hardik Pandya. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said KKR giving away Cameron Green was possible but warned Green might focus on the Ashes. He called Rana and Rinku the only way MI gets stronger. Both are KKR homegrown players who made India debuts after success with the franchise.
Trade rumours around Pandya have grown after KKR posted a social media video featuring him and spinner Varun Chakravarthy. KKR need a captain after Ajinkya Rahane's retirement. Cricbuzz reports KKR and Chennai Super Kings are interested, with Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals also linked. However, Mumbai Indians sources told Cricbuzz the player may not be traded at all, though calls have been made. MI finished second-last in IPL 2026 with four wins from 14 matches.
The Indian Opinion
The frenzy around Pandya's trade is typical IPL season gossip with little substance. MI sources say he may not be traded, yet calls are being made. Social media posts of a player exercising near another prove nothing. The real test will be the official retention lists, not Twitter hints or Ashwin's YouTube suggestions. What is MI's actual stance? Until the franchise speaks, every rumour is just noise.
Sources (2): timesnownews.com, sports.ndtv.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
