Bhubaneswar, Aug. 10 -- The IPL 2027 auction may still be months away, but a major question is already beginning to dominate the cricketing landscape: Will Hardik Pandya continue as a Mumbai Indians player? After a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign, the MI skipper could reportedly be on his way out of the franchise, with several teams showing interest in the India all-rounder.

Mumbai Indians (MI) endured a difficult IPL 2026 season, finishing ninth with just four wins. Hardik, who was retained by the franchise for Rs 16.35 crore ahead of the season, also had an underwhelming campaign with both bat and ball.

Pandya scored 206 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 138.25 and managed just four wickets. His numbers were only marginally bette...