Marking a notable return to his initial IPL team. Despite earlier indications from the Gujarat Titans about retaining Pandya, as revealed in the team's retention list, he has surprisingly switched back to the Mumbai Indians, creating a stir among fans and analysts.
Previously, numerous prominent news outlets had speculated about Pandya's potential move from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians for the next IPL season. Although initial reports suggested that Gujarat Titans had kept the all-rounder, with a deal seemingly falling through for undisclosed reasons, the situation took a turn.
Cricbuzz later revealed that an all-cash transaction was successfully executed between the Gujarat and Mumbai teams following the public release of the retention lists. Consequently, Pandya is set to play for the Mumbai Indians, a team he was a part of during the early stage of his IPL career.
Pandya, who made a notable entry in the IPL, soon became a pivotal player for Mumbai Indians, contributing significantly to their four championship victories with his exceptional skills. His performance dip led to his exit from Mumbai Indians, who then introduced Cameron Green to their squad.
Subsequently, Pandya moved to the Gujarat Titans, where he impressively led the team to victory in his first season as captain during the IPL. In IPL 2023, he guided them to the final but they were defeated by the Chennai Super Kings in a closely contested match.
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