Why is this story important?
One of the most renowned all-around players currently in existence is Pandya. His shares have increased dramatically since he joined GT in 2022.
Before the Titans’ 2023 season ended in disappointment as they lost to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the all-rounder excelled in the leadership role as the team won the title in its first season.
Because of this, Pandya’s decision to rejoin MI, his previous team, was seen as unexpected.
Interpreting the Pandya all-cash transaction
Pandya is expected to return to Michigan, according to a reports earlier this week.
He was part of an all-cash deal, per ESPNcricinfo, wherein MI was to pay Titans an undisclosed transfer fee in addition to his salary of Rs. 15 crore.
Pandya may receive up to 50% of the transfer fee if this proceeds.
Is the trade still possible?
The 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League trade window will close one week prior to its crucial auction on December 12. Consequently, Pandya’s GT-MI trade remains possible. According to ESPNcricinfo, “That is still a possibility. The end of this news story is still pending.”
IPL 2024: GT retains and releases players
David Miller, Matthew Wade, Josh Little, Mohit Sharma, Abhinav Manohar, B Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Rahul Tewatia, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, R Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, and Wriddhiman Saha are among those who were retained.
Yash Dayal, KS Bharat, Dasun Shanaka, Odean Smith, Pradeep Sangwan, Shivam Mavi, Urvil Patel, and Dasun Shanaka were released.