Hardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans trade collapses over captaincy demand
Hardik Pandya's anticipated transfer from Mumbai Indians has hit a snag as negotiations with Gujarat Titans failed due to differing views on his captaincy expectations. Having previously secured a title with Gujarat, Pandya's prospects remain in limbo after a lackluster season with Mumbai. Currently, he's prioritizing his fitness ahead of India's upcoming series against Afghanistan.
Mumbai: Hardik Pandya’s attempt to rejoin his former IPL champions, the Gujarat Titans, has stalled due to a demand for him to be reinstated as their captain. The 32-year-old India allrounder’s return to Gujarat was welcomed by the franchise, but the condition of captaincy proved to be a deal-breaker. A source said, "Which team wouldn’t want Hardik?
But his captaincy condition killed the deal." Despite Gujarat’s admiration for Pandya’s experience and leadership, they wanted him to return as an experienced player rather than the captain.
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