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R Ashwin reveals Hardik Pandya's next IPL franchise as he rules out Chennai move

Veteran cricketer R Ashwin has dismissed rumors linking Hardik Pandya to Chennai Super Kings, pointing instead to Rajasthan Royals as the frontrunner to secure the allrounder. Speaking through his online channel, Ashwin noted that while supporters expected MS Dhoni to broker a move, past tensions involving the franchise's coaching staff make a Chennai transfer unlikely.

Pandya's previous campaign with Mumbai Indians yielded two hundred six runs and four wickets across ten appearances, contributing to his team finishing ninth with only four victories. As the retention deadline approaches alongside Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants monitoring the situation, the upcoming auction cycle will determine the star player's next destination.

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