Where will Hardik Pandya go? Next IPL club, landing spots for Mumbai Indians captain

In the run-up to the 20th edition of Indian Premier League, in 2027, the one name that has persisted in trade rumours is that of Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya. Mumbai are said to be keen on keeping Pandya purely as a player next season, while quietly planning a new direction under a different captain. That discussion is already well underway inside the franchise, and former captain Rohit Sharma is reportedly involved in both the captaincy decision and the team's wider plans.