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Hardik Pandya trade: MI demand two KKR stars, including Gautam Gambhir’s main man

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 mini-auction is just months away, and the deadline day for retention is November 15th. Ahead of that, the teams are getting ready for some trade deals and also appointing coaching staff. In this, Kolkata Knight…

By Anirban Bose · Cricket Addictor

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 8:56 AM

Key Things to Know

Mumbai Indians have reportedly demanded star players from Kolkata Knight Riders in potential trade talks for Hardik Pandya.
The proposed transaction is being explored as an IPL player trade ahead of the retention deadline.
MI has reportedly asked for players including Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi.

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Kolkata Knight Riders are exploring a trade deal to acquire all-rounder Hardik Pandya from Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2027 retention deadline. In exchange, Mumbai Indians have reportedly demanded key players from Kolkata, with discussions mentioning Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi.

KKR is reportedly seeking leadership following Ajinkya Rahane's retirement and recent struggles to reach the playoffs. While no final agreement has been reached between the franchises, Mumbai Indians have also held separate trade discussions with Rajasthan Royals regarding Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravi Bishnoi.

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Hardik Pandya trade: MI demand two KKR stars, including Gautam Gambhir’s main man

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