star allrounder hardik pandya Apart from being one of the most high-profile cricketers in the world at the moment, he is also a very active person on social media. A story uploaded by the Mumbai Indians captain on his official social media handle has sent his fans into a frenzy, with a certain group of fans believing that he may leave his current IPL franchise to join up with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the 2027 season.
In the early hours of Monday, May 25, the cricketer posted an Instagram story where he was seen using his laptop with his phone aside. When the phone was not being used, its display was on, showing the time frame of 07:07 on the lock screen. While 7 is a number usually associated with MS Dhoni, the iconic CSK captain with five trophies, fans wonder if Hardik will take over the chair in the upcoming season.
Check out the screenshot of Hardik Pandya's Instagram story here
Notably, Hardik has had a forgettable season with MI in 2026, where the franchise had an early exit from the tournament. While Hardik scored only 202 runs at an average of 22.88 in the entire season, his seam bowling could only take four wickets for the five-time champions. Hardik's performance is clearly a reflection of how MI performed in 2026, with only four wins in fourteen contests.
CSK, on the other hand, have a similar story, although they were in contention for a playoff spot until their last league stage game. Heavily criticized by experts and fans Ruturaj GaikwadDue to slow batting and loose leadership on the field. Many people had also demanded to make a player like Sanju Samson the main batsman in place of Gaikwad as a specialist batsman.
While a poor record under Hardik's captaincy is clearly visible, it would not be too surprising if he is removed as their new captain, as quoted under popular media reports online.
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