‘Are mujhe chakkar aa rahe hain’ – Fans react as Hardik Pandya Joins MI, Cameron Green heads to RCB in shocking IPL 2024 trades

Fans were left in shock as the Gujarat Titans announced the retention of their star all-rounder and captain, Hardik Pandya on the final day of the submission of the retention list on November 26. However, the excitement was short-lived as reports surfaced indicating a sensational trade that saw Hardik make a swift return to his former franchise, the Mumbai Indians (MI).

The news came just moments after GT unveiled their list of retained players, leaving fans bewildered by the unexpected turn of events. While the trading window remains open until a week before the IPL auction scheduled for December 19 in Dubai, the all-cash deal involving Hardik and MI has already received formal approval from the Indian Cricket Board and the IPL governing body.

The exact value of the trade is yet to be disclosed, adding an element of suspense to the blockbuster move. Hardik, known for his explosive batting and effective bowling, commanded a league fee of INR 15 crore while playing GT, making him a significant asset for any team.

Cameron Green reportedly getting traded to RCB

Simultaneously, Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, who made waves with his impressive performances in the previous season, is set to embark on a new chapter in his IPL journey. Having contributed significantly to MI’s campaign in 2023, Green is now on the verge of joining forces with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in what promises to be a thrilling change of colours.

Green’s stellar record from the previous season, where he played 16 matches, amassing 452 runs at an impressive average of 50.22 and a striking rate of 160.28. There was a bidding war between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore during the IPL 2022 mega auction which was proof of Green’s growing stature in the T20 format.

As fans eagerly await the commencement of IPL 2024, the unexpected trades of Hardik to Mumbai Indians and Green to Royal Challengers Bangalore have added an extra layer of anticipation and intrigue to the upcoming season, setting the stage for what promises to be a riveting edition of IPL.

Here’s how fans reacted: