Former Indian player Kris Srikkanth believes the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should willingly part ways with all-rounder Shivam Dube to acquire Hardik Pandya in a trade with the Mumbai Indians (MI). After the 2026 IPL season, CSK have
been reported as one of the front-runners to buy Hardik, with Dube being the primary piece in the trade as well.

Talking about Shivam Dube, Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel, Cheeky Cheeka: “I will willingly give Dube up in the Hardik trade if I was CSK. What can you achieve with Dube? Who will field for your team with him? Fielding plays a major role in the IPL. His performance in the last three years of the IPL hasn’t been great. Don’t go by stats, go by performance.”

Kris Srikkanth also urged CSK management to give up any two players to get Hardik Pandya in return as well. He also believes the five-time champions will turn into a formidable unit next season with the inclusion of the MI captain as well.

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“If I was the CSK owner, I would give any two players they ask for to get Hardik Pandya. Because Hardik’s arrival will make CSK a gun team. He’ll be a big value addition. But we are all speculating moves here without knowing officially if Hardik and MI are parting ways,” concluded Kris Srikkanth.