New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- After Rishabh Pant's high-profile trade to Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is going to be another blockbuster trade discussion. Speculations are rife that the India all-rounder is in talks with two former champions teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) - precisely Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

While CSK have been unable to qualify for the IPL playoffs in the last three seasons, KKR have ensured the same fate in the last two editions. The five-time champions CSK have also parted ways with head coach Stephen Fleming, after 18 years, and are looking for a major overhaul at the top.

On the other hand, KKR, after winning the IPL in 2024, have ...