Bold Shake-up in IPL 2024 as Hardik Pandya and Cameron Green In a significant move, Gujarat Titans' captain, Hardik Pandya, is set to return to Mumbai Indians, his first franchise, through a trade. The all-rounder played a pivotal role in GT's success, securing the trophy in their debut season and finishing as runners-up the following year.
Hardik Pandya and Cameron Green Traded in IPL 2024
Simultaneously, MI's all-rounder Cameron Green has been traded to Royal Challengers Bangalore. Green, acquired for ₹17.5 crores in the previous auction, showcased his skills with both bat and ball during his stint with MI.
Hardik Pandya:
Hardik Pandya, the versatile Indian all-rounder, has showcased his skills in the Indian Premier League (IPL) while playing for both the Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans. Known for his right-handed batting and right-arm medium-fast bowling, Pandya played a pivotal role in the Mumbai Indians' success, contributing to their four IPL title wins. After being released by the Mumbai Indians in 2022, he joined the Gujarat Titans and led them to victory in their debut IPL season in 2022. In a surprising move, Pandya was traded back to the Mumbai Indians in November 2023.
Cameron Green:
Cameron Green, the Australian all-rounder, had stints with both the Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. With a left-handed batting style and right-arm fast bowling skills, Green was a significant buy for the Mumbai Indians at ₹17.5 crore during the 2023 IPL auction. In the 2023 season, he played 16 matches for the Mumbai Indians, showcasing his prowess by scoring 351 runs and taking 6 wickets. In another twist, Green was traded to the Royal Challengers Bangalore in November 2023.
The Trade:
The exchange involving Hardik Pandya and Cameron Green was finalized in November 2023. Unlike player swaps, this trade was an all-cash deal, and specific financial details have not been disclosed.
Impact of the Trade:
The trade is anticipated to bring notable changes to both the Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore. The return of Hardik Pandya is expected to boost the Mumbai Indians, given his reputation as a proven match-winner. On the other hand, the Royal Challengers Bangalore look forward to benefiting from the addition of Cameron Green, a promising young all-rounder. The dynamics of the teams and the IPL landscape are likely to shift due to this significant trade