Varun Rupani

[Varun Rupani @varunjr]

@ElRealesVikram That’s rage-baiting bro. It sells fast and becomes easily viral. It has become a game of views and engagement.

ABD exactly knew what he was doing. He deliberately gave a controversial POV about Virat being superior to Sachin yesterday and today engagements are over the roof.

[Varun Rupani @varunjr]

@Pihu_30 @simisim48 @iamswapnilvats Frankly can’t compare Sanju’s case to Hardik’s

Both the teams have very different kind of ownership

Definitely player’s wish is very important but MI will want a fair trade. They will surely want big players in return or else can’t see a deal going through

[Varun Rupani @varunjr]

@AlphaObserve @LoyalSachinFan Moreover it makes sense to trade him for a prospective player that can be retained before the next mega auction

Would have loved to offer him a year if it was 2nd season of the cycle but now trading him before the last season of this cycle is actually sensible and right timing

[Varun Rupani @varunjr]

@AlphaObserve @LoyalSachinFan MI haven’t won since 6 years. Tough calls are needed frankly. Lot of teams (KKR, DC, LSG) are in the market for a captain

SKY can be a perfect fit for them and can add value to their setup

MI need a restart

Not denying his contribution but team above individual always

[Varun Rupani @varunjr]

@Six_Forty_Eight MI should also look beyond SKY. This year is ideal to strike a smart trade for SKY with a player who can be in contention for retention before mega auction

SKY still holds good value in this market as lot of teams are looking for a captain for next season and next cycle

[Varun Rupani @varunjr]

@AkashEbenizer @iamrohitian45 Santner is exceptional in international T20s but his IPL stint has been underwhelming by his standards

[Varun Rupani @varunjr]

@AkashEbenizer @iamrohitian45 They should find and invest in a good indian spin bowling option

And try to include one more solid overseas pacer or middle order finisher profile to their roster

Santner is good but not very solid

[Varun Rupani @varunjr]

@shaheerking_10 @richumsd07 No one can control fan reactions and emotions

Even Ambanis can’t

[Varun Rupani @varunjr]

@shaheerking_10 @richumsd07 He never took MI to the final. The best result was reaching qualifier last year but in other 2 seasons they didn’t even stand a chance in league stage

As far as fans booing is concerned it was actually bad for him and shouldn’t have happened but it wasnt franchise’s fault

[Varun Rupani @varunjr]

@shaheerking_10 @richumsd07 Agreed they will consult Hardik

But coming back to our original point that even if Hardik requests they will not trade him to CSK just for someone like a Dube

CSK will have to give more to get a player like Hardik

MI will ask for best players from CSK which CSK can refuse

[Varun Rupani @varunjr]

@shaheerking_10 @richumsd07 The franchise held their end of the bargain

They let him be the captain for 3 years but results didn’t reflect as desired and also team atmosphere deteriorated

That is Y all this talk of trading him is being reported

Even MI would want to get rid of him for a right trade

[Varun Rupani @varunjr]

@shaheerking_10 @richumsd07 Also it is no where reported that his contract includes captaincy clause

No franchise in their sane mind will give such a power to the player and no way business people like Ambanis will do that

He signed with them with a gentleman’s agreement to be the captain of the side

[Varun Rupani @varunjr]

@shaheerking_10 @richumsd07 Best case scenario for all is finding a suitable trade

But MI won’t trade him for peanuts. And if any trade looks unlikely then he will be retained, will be paid and will play

But he won’t fuck with MI owners because he knows their power so he won’t cross that line

[Varun Rupani @varunjr]

@shaheerking_10 @richumsd07 In between the mega auctions (3 year cycle) the franchise holds the right to retain or release any number of players that are contractually bound with them

Hardik is under contract with MI for 2025 - 27 cycle so they can surely retain him. They will pay him and keep him

[Varun Rupani @varunjr]

@shaheerking_10 @richumsd07 They won’t release him till mega auction then

There are still 12 months to next season

If they don’t find a suitable trade they will keep him

Franchise will always keep their interest higher than player’s and the player is bound by contract

[Varun Rupani @varunjr]

@Gouravkujena13 @RR_for_LIFE Y will MI sell him for all cash ?

Makes no sense for them