Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya's future at Mumbai Indians is still unknown, with the franchise yet to decide whether it will make him available for a trade ahead of IPL 2027. Cricbuzz has reported that some IPL teams have contacted Mumbai Indians to check on Pandya's availability. However, the talks are still in the early stages and there is no agreement in place at this point. Sources say that Mumbai Indians have not decided that they want to trade Pandya. The franchise could still choose to keep the all-rounder for the next season. There has been plenty of talk around Pandya's future over the past few weeks, with Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings among the teams reported to have shown interest.

According to the latest reports from Cricbuzz, neither of those discussions has moved far enough for a deal to be considered close. Mumbai Indians are still looking at their options before taking a final call. Pandya remains MI's captain and is an important part of the franchise's plans. That makes any decision over his future a significant one, especially with the team preparing for another major squad-building phase. For now, there is no confirmation that Pandya will leave Mumbai Indians. The franchise could listen to offers, but it could just as easily decide that keeping its captain is the better option.

Hardik Pandya Back at COE as He Pushes for Full Fitness

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya returned to the COE a few days back and is working hard on his fitness. He has not played a competitive match since the end of IPL 2026 after suffering a back spasm that forced him into rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Hardik suffered a fresh setback a week later after developing a quadricep strain following mild soreness and stiffness during training. The injury ruled him out of the ODI series against Afghanistan and England, extending his wait for an international comeback since his last appearance in the format in 2025.

Hardik has been making steady progress in his recovery, completing a week of high-intensity training, bowling sessions as he looks to make a comeback.He had to miss the series plenty of matches due to injury and is working very hard to gain full fitness. As per the latest updates, Hardik is on the verge of returning to competitive action before being sidelined once again. The BCCI medical team is expected to continue monitoring his rehabilitation as he works towards regaining full fitness and making his long-awaited return to the field.