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A decade ago, cricket’s calendar was still largely controlled by national boards and international tours. Today, franchise leagues have become one of the sport’s most powerful forces, changing where players earn money, how fans consume matches, and even how teams are built.

Former Team India and Chennai Super Kings spinner Ravichandran Ashwin addressed the possible trade move involving Hardik Pandya ahead of the IPL 2027 players’ auction.

Talks over player trades ahead of IPL 2027 reportedly slowed over the past few weeks as several franchise owners observed Pitru Paksha. According to Cricbuzz, some wealthy team owners considered the 16-day period inauspicious for major decisions, which influenced discussions over potential transfers.