Transfer bombshell in the IPL! Hardik Pandya holds talks with RCB mentor

The Indian Premier League continues to be rocked by rumors swirling around the future of Mumbai Indians' captain.

Details: According to Cricket Central, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya was spotted meeting with Royal Challengers Bangalore mentor Dinesh Karthik.

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Reports suggest that the chances of Hardik Pandya joining RCB for the 2027 IPL season are extremely high. Apparently, the Bangalore franchise is determined to outmaneuver other contenders and make Pandya the centerpiece of their long-term project.

Amid recent rumors of Pandya’s talks with Chennai Super Kings’ management, his sudden negotiations with Dinesh Karthik have thrown the transfer market into disarray.

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