“If A Player Wants To Go…”: Gujarat Titans Head Coach Ashish Nehra On Hardik Pandya Trade | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya’s commerce to Mumbai Indians (MI) from Gujarat Titans (GT) was undoubtedly one essentially the most shocking strikes within the Indian Premier League (IPL) historical past. The all-rounder, who had made his debut within the marquee occasion enjoying for MI in 2015, returned to the franchise in 2023 after enjoying two seasons for GT. MI acquired the companies of Hardik in an all-cash deal from GT. Speaking in regards to the commerce, GT’s head coach Ashish Nehra defined the administration’s opinion whereas speaking in regards to the transfer.

“Hardik Pandya has not gone back to a team that has caused a huge surprise. He played for that team for so many years, he showed his desire to go back there. Our management’s nature is such that, we think if a player wants to go there, right. He should be happy and that’s why he has gone there again,” Nehra advised JioCinema.

Meanwhile, Nehra admitted that the void created by Hardik couldn’t be crammed so simply.

“Replacing someone like Hardik Pandya is difficult, but we tried our best. Having the size of 25 members is a luxury. We got a great all-rounder like Omarzai, we also got Shahrukh Khan. But it will be difficult to make up for somebody like Hardik who has that much talent and that much experience. It is what it is. With the resources we have, we will try and do our best,” Nehra added.

With a combination of youth and expertise, Gujarat Titans made some smart buys on the IPL Player Auction 2024. The former champions roped in Australia pacer Spencer Joshnson for a whopping sum of Rs 10 crore. GT additionally purchased uncapped batter Shahrukh Khan for Rs 7.4 crore, whereas additionally roping in veteran pacer Umesh Yadav for Rs 5.8 crore. Apart from them, GT improved their squad depth by buying the companies of some uncapped Indian gamers.