India, November 12, 2026: Hardik Pandya after Mumbai: what next?. The Hindu reported the development in a detailed account.

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His exit followed a difficult three years as captain, in which he appeared to lose favour with teammates and the franchise’s demanding fanbase. Now 33, Pandya is set to play under Shreyas Iyer in a Punjab side still searching for its first IPL title. In this episode of In Focus, The Hindu ’s Amol Karhadkar explains how the deal came together and what went wrong at Mumbai.

He assesses what Pandya brings to Punjab, what the trade means for both franchises, and where the all-rounder’s international career stands. Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments.

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