"If A Player Wants To Go...": Gujarat Titans Head Coach Ashish Nehra On Hardik Pandya Trade

23.12.2023 - 17:21 sports.ndtv.com

Hardik Pandya's trade to Mumbai Indians (MI) from Gujarat Titans (GT) was definitely one the most surprising moves in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history.

The all-rounder, who had made his debut in the marquee event playing for MI in 2015, returned to the franchise in 2023 after playing two seasons for GT.

MI acquired the services of Hardik in an all-cash deal from GT. Speaking about the trade, GT's head coach Ashish Nehra explained the management's opinion while talking about the move. "Hardik Pandya has not gone back to a team that has caused a huge surprise.

He played for that team for so many years, he showed his desire to go back there. Our management's nature is such that, we think if a player wants to go there, right.

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