NEW DELHI: With Mumbai Indians busy working out a deal with Gujarat Titans to buy back Hardik PandyaTitans kept Pandya in the list of retained players on Sunday. TOI understands that MI and Titans are close to completing the modalities for the trade.
TOI had reported on November 25 that the star allrounder was in talks with Mumbai Indians to return to his earlier franchise.
It has also been learnt that the Titans management have identified Shubman Gill as their captain if Pandya’s deal with MI formalises.According to sources, the Titans management had a long meeting with Gill and have discussed their auction strategy. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians released top allrounder Cameron Green and will trade him to Royal Challengers Bangalore.
It is learnt that MI are ready to shell out a huge amount above Pandya’s existing salary of Rs 15 crore. MI will also be paying a hefty transfer fee for the deal. For that, the franchise needs to clear its purse.
TOI had reported on November 25 that the star allrounder was in talks with Mumbai Indians to return to his earlier franchise.
It has also been learnt that the Titans management have identified Shubman Gill as their captain if Pandya’s deal with MI formalises.According to sources, the Titans management had a long meeting with Gill and have discussed their auction strategy. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians released top allrounder Cameron Green and will trade him to Royal Challengers Bangalore.
It is learnt that MI are ready to shell out a huge amount above Pandya’s existing salary of Rs 15 crore. MI will also be paying a hefty transfer fee for the deal. For that, the franchise needs to clear its purse.
