Aakash Chopra Rules Out Hardik Pandya To CSK Move, Cites Zaheer Khan As Reason

Aakash Chopra claimed Hardik Pandya will not join CSK |Courtesy – BCCI/X/PTI

As Hardik Pandya's future in the Indian Premier League (IPL) remains open following an ill-fated second stint at Mumbai Indians (MI), former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra ruled out a trade deal to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and claimed newly appointed head coach Zaher Khan was the reason behind it. The star all-rounder has been linked with a move to the five-time champions due to his close relations with MS Dhoni.

"I feel he wouldn't go to CSK now. I don't think that story is transpiring after Zaheer Khan went there. Delhi still becomes a slightly viable option because, if a swap happens with Axar Patel, then there is a possibility," the former KKR player said.Mumbai need Axar Patel extremely importantly. They want an Indian bowler who can bowl spin in the middle overs," said Chopra in a video on his YouTube channel.

The ex-India opener cited Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as the ideal teams for Hardik to move to and claimed he will get a chance to lead both teams.

"The good team will be KKR. He will get the captaincy there. He…

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