Former India batsman Aakash Chopra has suggested the inclusion of Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL). All-rounder included in trade deal hardik pandya A move to the Uttar Pradesh-based franchise is on the way, with West Indies international Nicholas Pooran on the way.
Their future with the five-time champions looks bleak after finishing ninth in the standings under Hardik's captaincy. Hence, MI may be in the market to trade their prized all-rounder to secure some players from other franchises, with Chopra suggesting that the same could happen with the Super Giants.
Former player turned expert suggests a possible trade that may be worth a look MI Bring in Pooran and Mohsin Khan from LSG, Hardik go the other way, something that could benefit both the franchises. The left-handed batsman has been a part of the MI family for many years, having represented MI Cape Town, MI New York and MI Emirates in three other franchise competitions around the world.
“MI can think of giving Hardik Pandya. You (LSG) can keep him as captain or a middle-order batsman. You are short of all-rounders, and you will get an all-rounder, but we need two things from you in return. Give us Nicholas Pooran because he is part of the MI setup. So they know how to handle Nicholas Pooran. The Wankhede Stadium will also suit him. We also need Mohsin Khan along with him. He is the Prince. Yadav and Mayank will not let Yadav go. Mohsin is one.” He is a tall bowler and he gets extra bounce, can they demand that from him?” Chopra said on his YouTube channel.
Chopra also said that instead of just taking Hardik, lsg New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner can also be asked, who will be a threat on the slow pitches at Ikana.
“Then LSG can also turn around and say Hardik won't do the job alone, but we also need Mitchell Santner. It's not a bad idea because they have Kuldeep Yadav, but if they get Mitchell Santner along with Kuldeep, Santner and Hardik, then suddenly LSG will start looking like a stronger unit,” he said.
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