Revealed: Why Hardik Pandya's return to Gujarat Titans is impossible ahead of IPL 2027 season originally appeared on Cricket News. KEY TAKEAWAYS:Hardik Pandya's captaincy demand blocks Gujarat Titans return talks. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementHardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans return blocked over captaincy demandMumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya reportedly opened discussions with Gujarat Titans about a potential comeback to the franchise, but those talks fell apart after he insisted on being reinstated as captain. If any approach has been made to him, that has been directed to the MI franchise," Pandya's spokesperson said. MORE: The Hardik Pandya trade: Which team will sign the India all-rounder from MI for IPL 2027?