{
  "id": 15374425,
  "title": "Not CSK: R Ashwin reveals Hardik Pandya's next IPL franchise as he rules out chances of joining Chennai Super Kings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/not-csk-r-ashwin-reveals-hardik-pandyas-next-ipl-franchise-as-he",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T07:43:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/not-csk-r-ashwin-reveals-074350099.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former India spinner R Ashwin revealed that Hardik Pandya's future franchise in the IPL 2027 trade window is tipped to be Rajasthan Royals, as opposed to Chennai Super Kings. Ashwin, who addressed the speculation on his YouTube channel, said that while the idea of Hardik joining CSK is a great addition, it is a long shot. The retention lists for franchises are due on November 15, and the IPL auction is scheduled for December. Despite several franchises expressing interest in the all-rounder after Mumbai Indians' disappointing season, a deal with Rajasthan Royals remains the frontrunner, according to Ashwin.",
  "summary": "With CSK being of the top teams being linked to Hardik Pandya, former CSK legend R. Ashwin was quick to rule out any chances of it the MI all-rounder choosing Chennai.",
  "key_points": [
    "Hardik Pandya's next IPL franchise likely to be Rajasthan Royals",
    "R Ashwin rules out chances of Hardik joining Chennai Super Kings",
    "Retention lists for franchises due November 15"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The potential move of Hardik Pandya to Rajasthan Royals signals a shift in franchise priorities as teams look to reshape their rosters following a disappointing season for Mumbai Indians.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "‘RR are at the top of the list’: Ashwin makes big revelation on Hardik Pandya trade",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/rr-are-at-the-top-of-the-list-ashwin-makes-big-revelation-on-hardik",
        "published": "2026-10-18T07:11:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}