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A surprise twist in Hardik Pandya IPL trade talk? Ashwin names his frontrunners

Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has indicated that Hardik Pandya making a switch to Chennai Super Kings appears unlikely before the upcoming tournament, pointing instead to Rajasthan Royals as the frontrunners to secure the all-rounder in a potential trade. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians face leadership decisions following a ninth-place finish in 2026 and the departure of head coach Mahela Jayawardene.

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