Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been a subject of trade rumour for quite some time now, but his bid to be back at Gujarat Titans has hit an appearant roadblock. Pandya, wo had led the Titans to an IPL title in their inaugural season, had moved to MI and replaced Rohit as captain in 2024. The MI, for which Pandya used to play before making a move to Gujarat Titans, however, haven't been at their best, finishing towards the bottom in the last two seasons. Pandya has now found himself in a unique position of being traded to other teams.<h2>Pandya's return to Gujarat bid hits roadblock</h2>Pandya was actively seeking to return to Gujarat Titans and the franchise was all okay with it before a condition put forward by the India all-rounder derailed the talks.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/delhi-capitals-abishek-porel-arrested-rape-sexual-assault-case-1786455408779">Delhi Capitals keeper Abishek Porel arrested for alleged rape and sexual assault</a>"The franchise was fine with him making a return. They had even discussed the same with its captain Shubman Gill, and he, too, had agreed that the franchise could trade him back. But when his condition of captaincy was put up, everyone said no to it," reported the Indian Express citing a source.<h2>Which other teams are interested in Pandya?</h2>There are a couple of other IPL teams which could be looking get Pandya on board and two of them are - Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). KKR have recently been left without captain after Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement while CSK are looking to rebuild with Dhoni almost playing no role and Stephan Fleming no more the coach.Former India spinner Ravi Ashwin also picked KKR and CSK as two most viable options for Pandya to make a move in the IPL trade window ahead of the next season. Where does the India all-round go, however, remains to be seen.

Hardik Pandya’s attempt to return to Gujarat Titans stalled after the franchise rejected his condition to be made captain. CSK and KKR are reported as potential trade destinations for the MI skipper.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been a subject of trade rumour for quite some time now, but his bid to be back at Gujarat Titans has hit an appearant roadblock. Pandya, wo had led the Titans to an IPL title in their inaugural season, had moved to MI and replaced Rohit as captain in 2024. The MI, for which Pandya used to play before making a move to Gujarat Titans, however, haven't been at their best, finishing towards the bottom in the last two seasons. Pandya has now found himself in a unique position of being traded to other teams. Pandya's return to Gujarat bid hits roadblock Pandya was actively seeking to return to Gujarat Titans and the franchise was all okay with it before a condition put forward by the India all-rounder derailed the talks. Also Read - Delhi Capitals keeper Abishek Porel arrested for alleged rape and sexual assault "The franchise was fine with him making a return. They had even discussed the same with its captain Shubman Gill, and he, too, had agreed that the franchise could trade him back. But when his condition of captaincy was put up, everyone said no to it," reported the Indian Express citing a source. Which other teams are interested in Pandya? There are a couple of other IPL teams which could be looking get Pandya on board and two of them are - Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). KKR have recently been left without captain after Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement while CSK are looking to rebuild with Dhoni almost playing no role and Stephan Fleming no more the coach. Former India spinner Ravi Ashwin also picked KKR and CSK as two most viable options for Pandya to make a move in the IPL trade window ahead of the next season. Where does the India all-round go, however, remains to be seen.

Hardik Pandya’s attempt to return to Gujarat Titans stalled after the franchise rejected his condition to be made captain. CSK and KKR are reported as potential trade destinations for the MI skipper.

IPL 2027: Hardik Pandya's bid to be reunited with Gujarat Titans hits captaincy roadblock - Report

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh were recently seen at the Delhi Capitals trials, adding to the growing speculation about a possible change in the franchise’s coaching setup. Neither Ganguly, Yuvraj nor DC have officially confirmed their roles, however, their involvement with the Just Cricket Academy has increased speculation that the franchise could make major changes to its coaching staff ahead of IPL 2027.&nbsp;Ganguly’s presence is significant because of his long association with the Capitals, while Yuvraj has increasingly been involved in coaching and player development. Their appearance at the trials does not confirm any changes, but it has added to the talk of a possible coaching overhaul.&nbsp;Rumours about Yuvraj joining the Capitals first surfaced after a PTI report suggested that the former India all-rounder could become the team’s new batting coach.&nbsp;At the trials, Yuvraj was seen standing behind the umpire and closely watching the batters as they went through their sessions.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashmita-chaliha-clinches-maiden-bwf-world-tour-title-at-korea-masters-1786269514501">Ashmita Chaliha clinches maiden BWF World Tour title at Korea Masters</a>&nbsp;Yuvraj was named Player of the Tournament at both the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup and his experience could prove valuable for a Delhi Capitals batting unit that has lacked consistency in recent seasons.&nbsp;“There will be a complete overhaul of the coaching staff in Delhi Capitals as JSW will be running the management for the 2027-28 seasons as per the agreement. The trio comprising Venugopal Rao, Hemang Badani and Munaf Patel, who were appointed by co-owners GMR, will make way for new support staff,” a source said while speaking to PTI.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brett-lee-sachin-tendulkar-jacques-kallis-goat-rohit-sharma-pull-shot-1786268348674">‘Sachin is Greatest Batter, But GOAT Is...’: Brett Lee rates Rohit's pull shots</a>&nbsp;As part of the co-ownership agreement, GMR and JSW take turns managing the men’s team in two-year cycles.&nbsp;During the Bengaluru trials, Ganguly was also spotted with another potential addition to the coaching staff, former India spinner Amit Mishra.

Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh’s involvement in Delhi Capitals’ Bengaluru trials has fuelled speculation over a possible coaching reset ahead of IPL 2027.

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh were recently seen at the Delhi Capitals trials, adding to the growing speculation about a possible change in the franchise’s coaching setup. Neither Ganguly, Yuvraj nor DC have officially confirmed their roles, however, their involvement with the Just Cricket Academy has increased speculation that the franchise could make major changes to its coaching staff ahead of IPL 2027. Ganguly’s presence is significant because of his long association with the Capitals, while Yuvraj has increasingly been involved in coaching and player development. Their appearance at the trials does not confirm any changes, but it has added to the talk of a possible coaching overhaul. Rumours about Yuvraj joining the Capitals first surfaced after a PTI report suggested that the former India all-rounder could become the team’s new batting coach. At the trials, Yuvraj was seen standing behind the umpire and closely watching the batters as they went through their sessions. Also Read - Ashmita Chaliha clinches maiden BWF World Tour title at Korea Masters Yuvraj was named Player of the Tournament at both the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup and his experience could prove valuable for a Delhi Capitals batting unit that has lacked consistency in recent seasons. “There will be a complete overhaul of the coaching staff in Delhi Capitals as JSW will be running the management for the 2027-28 seasons as per the agreement. The trio comprising Venugopal Rao, Hemang Badani and Munaf Patel, who were appointed by co-owners GMR, will make way for new support staff,” a source said while speaking to PTI. Also Read - ‘Sachin is Greatest Batter, But GOAT Is...’: Brett Lee rates Rohit's pull shots As part of the co-ownership agreement, GMR and JSW take turns managing the men’s team in two-year cycles. During the Bengaluru trials, Ganguly was also spotted with another potential addition to the coaching staff, former India spinner Amit Mishra.

Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh’s involvement in Delhi Capitals’ Bengaluru trials has fuelled speculation over a possible coaching reset ahead of IPL 2027.

Sourav Ganguly, Yuvraj Singh at DC trials spark IPL 2027 coaching rumours

Team India’s assistant batting coach Ryan ten Doeschate has resigned from his role following a dismal tour of the UK, where India lost to Ireland and England. The former Netherlands captain will now rejoin the only IPL franchise he played for, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), as an assistant coach from the next season onwards.&nbsp;Ten Doeschate joined India’s backroom staff following Gautam Gambhir’s appointment as the head coach in mid-2024, replacing Rahul Dravid. Gambhir handpicked Doeschate as his assistant coach, having played and worked together at KKR in coaching capacities earlier. Doeschate worked with both the batting and fielding departments, helping India retain its T20 World Cup crown in March this year.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-tests-mp-all-rounder-saransh-jain-gets-maiden-call-up-bumrah-and-jadeja-return-1785211114480">IND vs SL Tests: MP all-rounder Saransh Jain gets maiden call-up, Bumrah and Jadeja return</a> &nbsp;Now, upon rejoining KKR, Ten Doeschate will once again link up with Abhishek Nayar, with whom he shared coaching duties for the national team too. The two, however, have also worked with KKR as assistant coaches earlier. The Netherlands' former star batter, Doeschate, has had a long connection with the Kolkata-based IPL franchise. As a player, he had won two IPL titles (in 2012 and 2014) before returning as an assistant coach for his first stint in 2022. He was also part of KKR’s 2024 edition’s coaching staff, which included Gambhir (as a mentor) and head coach Chandrakant Pandit – the last time they won an IPL title. &nbsp;Gambhir and Doeschate joined Team India’s backroom staff months later, replicating success at the international level.<h2>India Under Doeschate</h2>The Doeschate-Gambhir partnership turned India into a formidable white-ball side. Besides helping the Men in Blue win the home 2026 T20 World Cup, also co-hosted by Sri Lanka, the two were crucial in helping India secure the 2025 Asia Cup and the Champions Trophy in the UAE. &nbsp;On the other hand, India’s Test struggles mounted, having lost the home three-match Test series against New Zealand, the away Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the two-match Test series at home against South Africa. Following the T20 World Cup triumph and the IPL 2026, India’s first white-ball assignment resulted in a shocking T20I series loss against Ireland (0-2). India then lost the five-match T20I series against England (4-0) before surrendering the ODIs (1-2). &nbsp;Next, India will tour Sri Lanka for two Tests, starting August 15.

Ryan ten Doeschate resigns as India’s assistant coach after a dismal UK tour. The former Dutch captain is set to rejoin IPL franchise KKR as assistant coach.

Team India’s assistant batting coach Ryan ten Doeschate has resigned from his role following a dismal tour of the UK, where India lost to Ireland and England. The former Netherlands captain will now rejoin the only IPL franchise he played for, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), as an assistant coach from the next season onwards. Ten Doeschate joined India’s backroom staff following Gautam Gambhir’s appointment as the head coach in mid-2024, replacing Rahul Dravid. Gambhir handpicked Doeschate as his assistant coach, having played and worked together at KKR in coaching capacities earlier. Doeschate worked with both the batting and fielding departments, helping India retain its T20 World Cup crown in March this year. Also read| IND vs SL Tests: MP all-rounder Saransh Jain gets maiden call-up, Bumrah and Jadeja return Now, upon rejoining KKR, Ten Doeschate will once again link up with Abhishek Nayar, with whom he shared coaching duties for the national team too. The two, however, have also worked with KKR as assistant coaches earlier. The Netherlands' former star batter, Doeschate, has had a long connection with the Kolkata-based IPL franchise. As a player, he had won two IPL titles (in 2012 and 2014) before returning as an assistant coach for his first stint in 2022. He was also part of KKR’s 2024 edition’s coaching staff, which included Gambhir (as a mentor) and head coach Chandrakant Pandit – the last time they won an IPL title. Gambhir and Doeschate joined Team India’s backroom staff months later, replicating success at the international level. India Under Doeschate The Doeschate-Gambhir partnership turned India into a formidable white-ball side. Besides helping the Men in Blue win the home 2026 T20 World Cup, also co-hosted by Sri Lanka, the two were crucial in helping India secure the 2025 Asia Cup and the Champions Trophy in the UAE. On the other hand, India’s Test struggles mounted, having lost the home three-match Test series against New Zealand, the away Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the two-match Test series at home against South Africa. Following the T20 World Cup triumph and the IPL 2026, India’s first white-ball assignment resulted in a shocking T20I series loss against Ireland (0-2). India then lost the five-match T20I series against England (4-0) before surrendering the ODIs (1-2). Next, India will tour Sri Lanka for two Tests, starting August 15.

Ryan ten Doeschate resigns as India’s assistant coach after a dismal UK tour. The former Dutch captain is set to rejoin IPL franchise KKR as assistant coach.

Indian coach Ryan ten Doeschate resigns after dismal UK tour, set to rejoin KKR in IPL

In a blockbuster IPL trade ahead of the 2027 edition, Rishabh Pant has returned home to Delhi Capitals (DC) with Kuldeep Yadav joining the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Pant will be back playing for Delhi, for whom he made his IPL debut and represented them for nine seasons from 2016 to 2024. Lucknow bought Pant at the mega auction ahead of the 2025 edition for a record price of INR 27 crore, making him the most expensive player in the tournament’s auction history. While Pant took a significant cut for his switch to DC at a revised fee of INR 15 crore, Kuldeep moved to LSG for his current fee of INR 13.50 crore.&nbsp;This financial gap leaves LSG with an extra INR 13.50 crore in their purse ahead of the upcoming mini-auction (INR 27cr - 13.50cr). Conversely, Delhi Capitals will see INR 1.50 crore deducted from their remaining balance. &nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-india-jersey-number-03-puts-him-in-elite-company-of-harbhajan-singh-paolo-maldini-roberto-carlos-1782228906063">Sooryavanshi’s India jersey number puts him in elite company of Harbhajan, Maldini &amp; Roberto Carlos</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Pant is the second high-profile player after Ravindra Jadeja to take a pay cut for a move to another franchise. Ahead of IPL 2026, Jadeja, playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), was part of a swap trade, which also included English all-rounder Sam Curran, moving to Rajasthan Royals, with Sanju Samson joining CSK. In 2022, CSK retained Jadeja for INR 18 crore, but his move to RR cost the inaugural champions INR 14 crore. &nbsp;Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal wrote a thank-you note for Kuldeep, while welcoming his former franchise captain Pant with open arms. &nbsp;“Dear Kuldeep thank you for your service over the last 5 years @DelhiCapitals you have been a core part of our team and you will be sorely missed. Go well - you are a champion player and I am sure you will do extremely well back in your home ground. Rishabh - Kiran and I are both happy to have you back at DC. Hope you can find your best form back home in Delhi. @IPL,” he wrote on his X handle.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Dear Kuldeep thank you for your service over the last 5 years <a href="https://x.com/DelhiCapitals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DelhiCapitals</a> you have been a core part of our team and you will be sorely missed. Go well - you are a champion player and i am sure you will do extremely well back in your home ground. Rishabh - Kiran and I are both…&mdash; Parth Jindal (@ParthJindal11) <a href="https://x.com/ParthJindal11/status/2069336766054633796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, both players struggled for their respective teams in IPL 2026. While Pant’s LSG finished at the bottom of the points table with just four wins from 14 matches, Kuldeep’s Delhi also failed to qualify for the playoffs. Personally, their performances were below par too. &nbsp;Pant scored just 312 runs in 13 outings, striking at close to 140 (138.05), and Kuldeep returned with fewer wickets than the matches he played in, finishing with 10 scalps in 11 games. Overall, though, Kuldeep fared decently for Delhi, picking up 72 wickets in 65 outings at an economy of 8.24.

In a blockbuster IPL trade, Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals on a revised INR 15Cr fee, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav joins LSG. Read details here.

In a blockbuster IPL trade ahead of the 2027 edition, Rishabh Pant has returned home to Delhi Capitals (DC) with Kuldeep Yadav joining the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Pant will be back playing for Delhi, for whom he made his IPL debut and represented them for nine seasons from 2016 to 2024. Lucknow bought Pant at the mega auction ahead of the 2025 edition for a record price of INR 27 crore, making him the most expensive player in the tournament’s auction history. While Pant took a significant cut for his switch to DC at a revised fee of INR 15 crore, Kuldeep moved to LSG for his current fee of INR 13.50 crore. This financial gap leaves LSG with an extra INR 13.50 crore in their purse ahead of the upcoming mini-auction (INR 27cr - 13.50cr). Conversely, Delhi Capitals will see INR 1.50 crore deducted from their remaining balance. Also read | Sooryavanshi’s India jersey number puts him in elite company of Harbhajan, Maldini & Roberto Carlos Meanwhile, Pant is the second high-profile player after Ravindra Jadeja to take a pay cut for a move to another franchise. Ahead of IPL 2026, Jadeja, playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), was part of a swap trade, which also included English all-rounder Sam Curran, moving to Rajasthan Royals, with Sanju Samson joining CSK. In 2022, CSK retained Jadeja for INR 18 crore, but his move to RR cost the inaugural champions INR 14 crore. Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal wrote a thank-you note for Kuldeep, while welcoming his former franchise captain Pant with open arms. “Dear Kuldeep thank you for your service over the last 5 years @DelhiCapitals you have been a core part of our team and you will be sorely missed. Go well - you are a champion player and I am sure you will do extremely well back in your home ground. Rishabh - Kiran and I are both happy to have you back at DC. Hope you can find your best form back home in Delhi. @IPL,” he wrote on his X handle.

In a blockbuster IPL trade, Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals on a revised INR 15Cr fee, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav joins LSG. Read details here.

Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals, Kuldeep Yadav moves to LSG in blockbuster IPL trade

In a massive boost for the IPL team owners, all overseas players who have put forward their names for the mega auction scheduled on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, have fully committed their availability for the next three seasons, per the latest reports. Most players from Australia, Afghanistan, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe have confirmed their participation in the current cycle (2025-2027), while centrally-contracted English players vow to abide by their words.

However, uncertainty surrounds the availability of some Sri Lankan and a handful of Australian players who will feature in the 150-year commemorative Test against England in March 2027. Elsewhere, Shakib Al Hasan, a Bangladesh veteran, confirmed his participation for all three seasons, with the BCB notifying the BCCI.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-commences-on-march-14-dates-for-2026-and-2027-season-also-out-report-778166">IPL 2025 commences on March 14, dates for 2026 and 2027 season also out: Report</a>

Meanwhile, the ECB also confirmed to the Indian Cricket Board about their players’ availability throughout the upcoming three editions, with star players including Harry Brook, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks, Phil Salt and several others, all centrally contracted, sure to play all matches each edition.

<h2>Who misses out?</h2>

Outside of Pakistan cricketers, who are barred from entering the IPL auction due to tense relations between both countries, a few players like Matthew Short (Australia, 50 per cent of the 2025 season), Nandre Burger (South Africa, 75 per cent), Dion Myres (Zimbabwe, 85 per cent), Mark Chapman (New Zealand, 55 per cent), Rilee Rossouw (South Africa, 50 per cent) and Will Young (New Zealand, 50 per cent) have shared their availability status should they get picked.

However, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) has communicated to the BCCI about the availability status of some of their players for the 2026 and 2027 editions, although all players are confirmed to play the upcoming season, starting March 14, 2025.&nbsp;

"Sri Lanka: Full Availability of players for IPL 2025. Players who are retained for IPL 2026 and IPL 2027 will have full availability, while the availability of the players who are released prior to IPL 2026 and IPL 2027 will be informed before the auction of that particular season," the BCCI note said on the Lankans, as quoted by Cricbuzz.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, considering Cricket Australia’s (CA) international FTP for the next three years, the board has written to the BCCI, informing them of their stance of providing required NOCs to all players to feature for their respective IPL sides.&nbsp;

Though those appearing for international matches will link up with their IPL teams right after their Australia commitments, ones playing domestically shall be released to fly to India to play in the cash-rich league.

Besides, the IPL and BCCI have released the dates for the next three seasons, with IPL 2025 taking place from March 14 to May 25; March 15 to May 31 is the window for IPL 2026, while IPL 2027 is from March 14 to May 30.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a massive boost for the IPL team owners, all overseas players who have put forward their names for the mega auction scheduled on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, have fully committed their availability for the next three seasons, per the latest reports.

In a massive boost for the IPL team owners, all overseas players who have put forward their names for the mega auction scheduled on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, have fully committed their availability for the next three seasons, per the latest reports. Most players from Australia, Afghanistan, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe have confirmed their participation in the current cycle (2025-2027), while centrally-contracted English players vow to abide by their words. However, uncertainty surrounds the availability of some Sri Lankan and a handful of Australian players who will feature in the 150-year commemorative Test against England in March 2027. Elsewhere, Shakib Al Hasan, a Bangladesh veteran, confirmed his participation for all three seasons, with the BCB notifying the BCCI. ALSO READ: IPL 2025 commences on March 14, dates for 2026 and 2027 season also out: Report Meanwhile, the ECB also confirmed to the Indian Cricket Board about their players’ availability throughout the upcoming three editions, with star players including Harry Brook, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks, Phil Salt and several others, all centrally contracted, sure to play all matches each edition. Who misses out? Outside of Pakistan cricketers, who are barred from entering the IPL auction due to tense relations between both countries, a few players like Matthew Short (Australia, 50 per cent of the 2025 season), Nandre Burger (South Africa, 75 per cent), Dion Myres (Zimbabwe, 85 per cent), Mark Chapman (New Zealand, 55 per cent), Rilee Rossouw (South Africa, 50 per cent) and Will Young (New Zealand, 50 per cent) have shared their availability status should they get picked. However, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) has communicated to the BCCI about the availability status of some of their players for the 2026 and 2027 editions, although all players are confirmed to play the upcoming season, starting March 14, 2025. "Sri Lanka: Full Availability of players for IPL 2025. Players who are retained for IPL 2026 and IPL 2027 will have full availability, while the availability of the players who are released prior to IPL 2026 and IPL 2027 will be informed before the auction of that particular season," the BCCI note said on the Lankans, as quoted by Cricbuzz. Meanwhile, considering Cricket Australia’s (CA) international FTP for the next three years, the board has written to the BCCI, informing them of their stance of providing required NOCs to all players to feature for their respective IPL sides. Though those appearing for international matches will link up with their IPL teams right after their Australia commitments, ones playing domestically shall be released to fly to India to play in the cash-rich league. Besides, the IPL and BCCI have released the dates for the next three seasons, with IPL 2025 taking place from March 14 to May 25; March 15 to May 31 is the window for IPL 2026, while IPL 2027 is from March 14 to May 30. (With inputs from agencies)

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