Retained by GT, then 'traded' to MI in 2 hours! Hardik Pandya's IPL 2024 whirlwind sparks meme fest
By Sunita Iyer | First Published Nov 26, 2023, 8:25 PM ISTTwo hours after Gujarat Titans retained captain Hardik Pandya, a report claimed that the sensational all-rounder has been officially traded to Mumbai Indians, sparking a massive social media frenzy.
In a whirlwind of developments that left cricket enthusiasts in awe, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 took an unexpected turn on Sunday evening, redefining the term "transfer drama" in the cricketing world.Β
At 5:25 PM, the first bombshell hit as Gujarat Titans announced the retention of premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya as their captain for the upcoming season. Pandya, who had led the Titans to victory in the maiden season in 2022, was set to continue his leadership role. The anticipation was palpable as speculations swirled about his potential move to Mumbai Indians ahead of the auction on December 19.Β
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However, the cricketing landscape was in for another seismic shift at 7:25 PM, merely two hours later. Reports flooded in, asserting that Hardik Pandya had officially been traded to the Mumbai Indians. The swift turnaround left fans and pundits alike in a state of bewilderment, as the earlier expectation of Pandya donning the Gujarat Titans' jersey for the upcoming season was suddenly upended.
5.25pm - Hardik Pandya retained by Gujarat Titans.
7.25pm - Hardik Pandya traded to Mumbai Indians.
- IPL AT ITS PEAK...!!! π₯ pic.twitter.com/FquR3XFfK3
According to a report in Cricbuzz, the much-anticipated transfer of Hardik Pandya to the Mumbai Indians had indeed occurred. The transaction was reportedly a one-way, all-cash trade, marking his move from the Gujarat Titans to the five-time champions. While the exact value of the trade remains undisclosed, it is reported that the 30-year-old all-rounder's league fee for the year is set at INR 15 crore.
It's an all cash deal involving Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans for , reports
Details πhttps://t.co/AkzfhJKNAU
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians reportedly traded Cameroon Green to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for a full cash deal of Rs 17.50 crore. However, an official confirmation from the Rohit Sharma-led side is yet to come over Hardik Pandya's deal.
π¨ Big News !!!!
Hardik Pandya is traded back to the old franchise Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans.
πFor that, Mumbai Indians traded Cameroon Green to RCB for a full cash deal of 17.50Cr ($2.1 million). pic.twitter.com/orVcjrL1Xs
The IPL, renowned for its unpredictability, reached unparalleled heights of excitement and intrigue as news of Pandya's trade spread like wildfire. Social media platforms became a hub for discussions, with memes, reactions, and speculations circulating at a fever pitch.
Here's a look at some of the memes that exploded even as fans await a confirmation from Mumbai Indians:
Oh my Hardik π₯²π₯² pic.twitter.com/gw9tBIUTA9
β Leo β β’ ξ¨ (@Leo_VijayFan)trade to Mumbai Indians . So much of confusion π€― pic.twitter.com/efCbkOOvFN
β Aα΄α΄Κ_ Kα΄ΚΚΙͺ - ππ΄ β΅ (@Ajaykumar180218)Hardik pandya in this IPL Retention processπ€£π€£ pic.twitter.com/WUpXHRstlp
β Amar Deep (@sabchanga_si)Christopher Nolan watching Hardik Pandya's trade in IPL pic.twitter.com/3GoasGXcfY
β Sagar (@sagarcasm)with MI and GT pic.twitter.com/hZfObipCfI
β Amrutaaa (@amruta_sawant03)Hardik Pandya transfer saga - multiverse of madness pic.twitter.com/wRe0D4Q9wB
β vignesh (@vigneshriyer22)Hardik meeting Rohit, Bumrah, Sky at start of pic.twitter.com/DBAa1VebEE
β Gautam Vishwanathan (@GautamV74)Who changes color the most? pic.twitter.com/wCL5APpwmV
β Jesse Pinkman:) (@whatupbiaacch)Bc Hardik pandya hai konse team me π€¨ pic.twitter.com/o3QvFkHZHw
β Harsh mehta (@iamharsh_k)GT retained him n then traded him to MI,this drama, so that he does not get banned for dealing with MI directly. people started questioning this,so the retention drama was done. Has he become bigger than game? Never ends well when a player becomes bigger. Sad
β Ajay Sharma (@ajaynvini)The unending Fight between and for pic.twitter.com/Fc9IDsVE3t
β Vinay Kumar Dokania (@VinayDokania)~Hardik Pandya retained by GT~
IPL fans to Ambani and GT: pic.twitter.com/ZndxPYKqZR
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