The Indian cricketing landscape is abuzz with speculations and excitement as reports circulate about Hardik Pandya’s potential move from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians in a groundbreaking trade deal. The transfer, if it materializes, is set to be a historic and financially significant event in the world of Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket.
Despite enjoying two successful seasons with Gujarat Titans, Hardik Pandya’s return to his initial IPL team, Mumbai Indians, is making headlines. The trade deal between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans is nothing short of sensational. While Hardik Pandya’s contributions to Gujarat Titans have been noteworthy, his move to Mumbai Indians is anticipated to bring about a strategic shift in team dynamics.
If the trade deal materializes, it will etch its name in the history of IPL as the most substantial transfer. The financial implications of the transfer are significant. With Hardik Pandya’s fee set at INR 15 crore, Mumbai Indians will be making an all-cash one-way deal, transferring this amount to Gujarat Titans.
Adding an unexpected twist to the narrative, former India allrounder Irfan Pathan took to social media with a cryptic post. His statement, “Use and throw has been the real characteristic since the start,” has led to widespread speculation about its intended target, with many fans interpreting it as aimed at Hardik Pandya.
Use and throw has been the real characteristic since the start…
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 25, 2023
paisa is more important than career. Given how injury prone is Hardik, he would want to be in good books of Ambani rather than having a long and successful career as a captain https://t.co/JAEbiHs6Qd
— yang goi (@GongR1ght) November 25, 2023
Those who dont know….this rivalry between pathan brothers and pandya brothers is since deepak hooda incident…deepak hooda was mistreated by krunal…pathan brothers supported deepak hooda….so both of these parties do not shy away from shaming each other… https://t.co/qcQzwXKCXS
— Jackson Fernandez (@Jackson02174602) November 25, 2023
This should not happen at least with your winning captains.
— ChanZaib Khan (@lalwaniking1) November 25, 2023
True, hardik pandya firstly uses Gujarat and now going back to Mumbai
— Kirkett (@bhaskar_sanu08) November 25, 2023
This isn’t the first time Irfan Pathan has found himself in a situation where his social media posts are subject to interpretation. Earlier instances suggest that he has been accused of making indirect remarks about Hardik Pandya, raising questions about the dynamics between the two cricketers.
Mushkil kaam aap karo, Asaan kaam mein Kar leta hoo. Suna suna Sa lagta hai…
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 9, 2023