Kolkata: Is the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders changing in the next IPL? Hardik Pandya is being made the new captain?
2027 year IPLThe trade window has opened for , which will remain open until a few days before the auction. Hardik Pandya is currently at the center of discussion and it is being claimed that Kolkata Knight Riders are keen to include Hardik in their squad. It is learned that not only Kolkata but Rajasthan Royals are also looking to include the Indian all-rounder in their squad.
Especially the KKR franchise is showing great interest in Hardik Pandya. It is reported that the team management has advanced the talks to bring Hardik into their team. Mumbai Indians are reportedly looking for 2 players to replace Hardik. The names of these 2 players are Angakrish Raghuvanshi and Ramandeep Singh.
Pandya will be the new captain of KKR?
Under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane, Kolkata Knight Riders failed to reach the playoffs for the last 2 seasons. This time perhaps team management can make big changes with leadership. The latest update is that if the trade deal between the Kolkata and Mumbai management goes ahead, then Hardik may captain the Kolkata side in the future. It is noteworthy that after coming to Mumbai Indians in 2024, Hardik managed to take MI to the playoffs only once under his leadership.
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According to a PTI report, KKR management never saw Ajinkya Rahane as a long-term captain, so Rahane’s removal from the captaincy was certain. Calcutta Management Hardik PandyaHe also discussed with the management of Mumbai Indians about the trade.
If Hardik KKRit will be interesting to see if it will be an all-cash deal or if he trades with the Mumbai Indians. In trading situations Kolkata Knight RidersThere are not many options in front of them, which they can give to Mumbai Indians.
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