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Ravichandran Ashwin dismisses Rohit Sharma retirement rumors, predicts Hardik Pandya trade ahead of IPL 2027

Ravichandran Ashwin has pushed back against speculation regarding Rohit Sharma's potential retirement after the 2027 IPL season, drawing parallels to the career longevity of MS Dhoni. While Sharma remains a prolific scorer with 7,329 runs across 281 matches, his future remains a topic of discussion as the league approaches a new mega auction cycle.

Ashwin also highlighted Naman Dhir as a potential leadership candidate for the Mumbai Indians franchise moving forward.

Regarding the current roster, Ashwin anticipates that Hardik Pandya will likely be traded away from the Mumbai Indians before the 2027 campaign. Since taking over the captaincy in 2024, Pandya has led the team to only one playoff appearance, with the side finishing ninth in 2026.

Potential trade scenarios mentioned include the franchise seeking a leg-spinner or an Indian left-arm pacer to bolster their lineup after a six-year title drought.

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