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Hardik Pandya Not Traded to Punjab Kings, Viral Post Debunked
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 07:47 PM
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A viral social media post claiming Hardik Pandya’s move to Punjab Kings has been examined, and no official trade has been confirmed.
A post titled “Nava Tufaan” spread across social platforms earlier this week, suggesting that Indian all‑rounder Hardik Pandya had been traded to the Punjab Kings franchise. The claim quickly gained traction, prompting fans and pundits to speculate about a major IPL reshuffle.
Asianet Newsable investigated the rumor by reaching out to both the Punjab Kings management and Hardik Pandya’s representatives. Neither party issued any statement confirming a trade, and the IPL governing body has not released any official notice regarding such a move.
In the absence of verifiable information, the outlet concluded that the viral post was unfounded. Until an authorized announcement is made, Hardik Pandya’s team status remains unchanged.
Asianet Newsable investigated the rumor by reaching out to both the Punjab Kings management and Hardik Pandya’s representatives. Neither party issued any statement confirming a trade, and the IPL governing body has not released any official notice regarding such a move.
In the absence of verifiable information, the outlet concluded that the viral post was unfounded. Until an authorized announcement is made, Hardik Pandya’s team status remains unchanged.