Ajay Jadeja Speaks on Pandya's Future: Is Hardik Pandya To Be Released By Mumbai Indians?

Ajay Jadeja Speaks on Pandya Future: As the heat builds up for the auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL), cricket fans are curious about what will the outcome of players like Hardik Pandya and his future with the Mumbai Indians (MI).

In a recent discussion, Indian former cricketer Ajay Jadeja gave his opinion that Mumbai Indians (MI) might think about not rationing their captain. This opinion has caused a stir among cricket fans and analysts as they ponder what will happen if a decision like this is taken by the authorities.

As per the new auction guidelines of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), teams now can only retain up to 6 players which includes five retentions and one Right to Match (RTM) card.

However, Ajay Jadeja comments come at a crucial time when teams are trying to figure out how to bring valuable players while staying within budget.

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In a recent chat on Jio Cinema, Ajay Jadeja said that MI should consider retaining their key players such as Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah. He added, "The value these players bring is immeasurable," suggesting a stronghold in the competition before the auction.

As MI has been very successful in the past but because of their poor team selection their position in the IPL gets affected.

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Hardik Pandya has been a very successful and iconic player but his recent performance and injury have raised several questions about his future journey with MI.

Ajay Jadeja comments highlight these issues and added that these injuries might restrict other teams from choosing Pandya. He added, "The kind of player he is, you might not get him in the auction, but teams could be cautious due to his injury tendencies.”

Last season, when Pandya was the captain of MI, they ended up at the bottom of the table. This bad performance of MI has raised questions about Hardik Pandya’s leadership skills and his performance in the team.

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However, he suggests that MI should use their RTM card strategically then it might help them in the long run.

As BCCI has increased the auction purse to Rs 120 crore for every franchise, Jadeja advises, “I feel they should release Hardik Pandya and then use the RTM for him.”

This will give them an advantage to retain their captain while lowering their financial risks.

He also said, "MI can make a calculated decision, ensuring they don’t lose out on Pandya but also preserve their budget for other essential signings.”

There is still a question about Hardik Pandya future with MI as the franchise has a limited budget and concerns about his health and performance.

MI surely has to make a difficult decision here whether to retain Hardik Pandya or risk it all.

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