New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- As the Indian Premier League (IPL) retention deadline is coming near, the transfer window is heating up with Hardik Pandya at the centre of attraction. The Indian all-rounder, who led Mumbai Indians in the previous three seasons, have been in talks about a possible departure from the five-time IPL champions. However, nothing has come out concrete.

With the IPL 2027 retention deadline is expected to be somewhere midway in November, the 32-year-old Hardik has been on the radar of few franchises like Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals, as per speculations. However, Mumbai Indians - Hardik's current franchise - have kept mum on the whole issue.

Having made his debut at Mumbai In...