‘Ye ho kya raha hai?’ – Fans react as GT retain Hardik Pandya ahead of IPL 2024

As the countdown to the IPL Auction on December 19, 2024, begins, the cricketing world is abuzz with speculations about a colossal trade that could rewrite the history of the Indian Premier League. Reports suggest that Hardik Pandya is on the verge of a blockbuster return to the Mumbai Indians, marking one of the most significant trades in IPL history, orchestrated through an all-cash deal with the Gujarat Titans.

Franchises had until today, November 26, to finalize their retention and release lists, setting the stage for the upcoming auctions. The window for player trades remains open until December 12, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the league’s pre-auction proceedings.

As of the latest update, the Gujarat Titans have retained Hardik Pandya, holding onto the dynamic all-rounder for another edition of the IPL. However, the lingering rumours of a potential trade with the Mumbai Indians persist, For the trade to happen between MI and GT, Hardik Pandya needs to be owned by the Gujarat Titans.

GUJARAT TITANS HAVE RETAINED HARDIK PANDYA…!!! pic.twitter.com/qzaJDjEjfd

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 26, 2023

Trade Buzz: Gujarat Titans retain Hardik Pandya amidst Mumbai Indians’ interest!

Hardik Pandya’s leadership prowess was on full display in the 2022 season when he captained the Gujarat Titans to victory in their inaugural campaign. A year later, he led them to the finals, where they narrowly lost to the Chennai Super Kings in a last-ball thriller at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Amidst the trade speculations, the Gujarat Titans have affirmed their retention of Hardik Pandya for the upcoming season, putting an end to the uncertainty surrounding his immediate future. The prospect of Pandya returning to the Mumbai Indians, the team where he first made his mark in 2015, adds an intriguing dimension to the ongoing trade discussions.

I reckon there is still a lot that will happen with the @mipaltan and @gujarat_titans retentions because the transfer window is open till a week before the auction.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 26, 2023

Reports indicate that Mumbai Indians were prepared to make a substantial financial commitment, offering Rs. 15 crore along with an undisclosed transfer fee to secure Hardik’s services, as reported by ESPN Cricinfo.

The potential trade between the Mumbai Indians and the Gujarat Titans involving Hardik Pandya has the makings of a game-changing move in the IPL landscape.

See how fans have reacted:

Where are the Cricket Pundits now ?? 👀 pic.twitter.com/jeuootl7XV

— The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) November 26, 2023

Great news for fans 🔥🤭😂

— Raghav 🌟 (@_there4you) November 26, 2023

Gujarat fans right now 🤣🤣#IPLRetentions pic.twitter.com/gK15yspZVS

— 💪🎭..Rai ji..💪🎭 (@Vinod_r108) November 26, 2023

Meine to pahle hi bola tha,
Hardik sirf Gujarat k liye bana hai 😅 pic.twitter.com/lmhX7oNRVO

— Pritam Pandey ✌️ (@ViratFan100) November 26, 2023

Kya mazaak kiya hain bhai 🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/YWA3pPmyfv

— Extraa Cover (@ExtraaaCover) November 26, 2023

Hardik pandya to Mukesh Ambani

Le Mut dia tere paise pe 🤑😁😁 pic.twitter.com/Ig18LP0WEt

— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) November 26, 2023

Ye kya tha😳 pic.twitter.com/L3U6q3JQAc

— Pritam Pandey ✌️ (@ViratFan100) November 26, 2023

Paisa bahut hai bhai pic.twitter.com/ahhA6cY1bB

— Being Sanskaari 🏹 (@Being_Sanskaari) November 26, 2023