Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:12am on 12 Aug 2026,Wednesday Sports
Hardik Pandya reportedly wanted to return to Gujarat Titans, but the proposed blockbuster IPL trade move collapsed over his demand to regain the captaincy. The all-rounder, who led GT to the IPL final in 2022 and the playoffs in 2023, had moved to Mumbai Indians in 2024. Reports suggest Gujarat considered bringing him back, with Shubman Gill reportedly willing to accommodate Pandya. However, Pandya’s reported captaincy demand became the major stumbling block. His camp has denied that he personally approached Gujarat for a move. The development leaves his future with Mumbai Indians uncertain ahead of the next IPL season. (PC: X)
