India, Aug. 12 -- Hardik Pandya's potential return to the Gujarat Titans appears to have fallen through after the Mumbai Indians captain reportedly made the move conditional on regaining the leadership role. According to reports, Gujarat were interested in bringing back the all-rounder, but his demand to be reinstated as captain ultimately prevented the deal from progressing.

Pandya previously led Gujarat to the IPL title in their debut season in 2022 before returning to Mumbai Indians in 2024, having spent seven seasons with the franchise earlier in his career. Gujarat had reportedly discussed the possibility of his comeback with current captain Shubman Gill, but Pandya's captaincy demand proved to be the sticking point.

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