๐จ **EXCLUSIVE**: LSG are leading the race to sign Hardik Pandya! ๐ฅ LSG is actively hunting for a new captain, with plans to utilize Rishabh Pant strictly as a specialist batter. ๐
Sanjiv Goenka is reportedly keen to replicate his famous 2017 RPS strategy, where Steven Smith led the side while MS Dhoni played purely as a batter. ๐ง Because of this, LSG is ready to accept almost all of Pandyaโs terms and conditions. ๐
While Mumbai Indians remain reluctant to release their Marquee Player , they are looking to secure either Nicholas Pooran or Rishabh Pant in return if a deal happens. ๐ Pant remains untouchable for LSG, as the franchise strongly believes in his capability as a pure batter.
However, Pooran is no longer considered untouchable. ๐
A straight swap involving Hardik and Pooran is currently tracking as the most possible outcome from this trade window. ๐ฅ
Meanwhile, CSK remain lurking in the race for Pandya. ๐