In a recent development leading up to the IPL 2024 auction, it has been officially confirmed that the renowned Indian all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, is set to make a return to his former team, the Mumbai Indians, departing from the Gujarat Titans. Notably, this trade involved an all-cash transaction, with no players being exchanged between the two franchises.

Speculations surrounding Pandya’s return to the Mumbai Indians had been circulating, and initial reports hinted at a cash deal amounting to INR 15 crore. However, as the retention deadline loomed, Gujarat Titans made a surprising move by retaining Pandya for the upcoming IPL 2024 season.

In a recent update from Cricbuzz, it has been substantiated that the much-discussed trade has indeed materialized, with both franchises officially sealing the deal on November 26. Simultaneously, it has been disclosed that Cameron Green, the robust all-rounder from the Mumbai Indians, has been transferred to the Royal Challengers Bangalore in another all-cash transaction. Green was originally acquired by the Mumbai Indians for a hefty sum of INR 17.5 crore.

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Hardik Pandya’s Homecoming to Mumbai Indians and Cameron Green’s Shift to RCB in IPL 2024

A report from insiders within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and IPL affirms that formal approval has been granted for these cash-only trades. This further underscores the unique nature of these transactions in the cricketing landscape.

Hardik Pandya’s tenure with the Gujarat Titans has been marked by considerable success, particularly during his captaincy. Since his acquisition by the team in the 2022 auction, he led the side to a triumphant title win in their inaugural season. Furthermore, in the 2023 edition, Pandya guided the team to the final, albeit falling short against the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings.

Pandya’s return to the Mumbai Indians holds significant implications for the team’s dynamics. As they pursue their sixth IPL title, his versatile skills could prove to be the crucial element needed to complete the championship puzzle for the five-time winners. The upcoming season promises an exciting chapter in Pandya’s IPL journey, now reunited with the Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai Indians Retained Players:

Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya (Traded from GT) Jasprit Bumrah, Romario Shepherd (Traded From LSG), Piyush Chawla, Shams Mulani, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Jason Behrendorff, Arjun Tendulkar, Akash Madhwal, Tim David, Tilak Verma, Kumar Kartikeya, Dewald Brevis, Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Retained Players:

Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli,Cameron Green(Traded from GT), Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar (from SRH), Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar.