India, Oct. 14 -- A sensational trade proposal involving Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya and Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has hit a major roadblock.

Discussions between the two Indian Premier League franchises have stalled ahead of the crucial November 15 retention deadline.

While initial conversations took place behind closed doors, the blockbuster swap deal lost momentum due to captaincy demands and purse dynamics.

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