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Virender Sehwag recently participated in a trade or retention session with Cricbuzz and he supported the retention of players like Rishabh Pant and all-rounder Hardik Pandya by their respective teams, LSG and MI.
Chennai Super Kings may look to trade Hardik Pandya for the upcoming season, while Lucknow Super Giants may aim to move away from their skipper Rishabh Pant. Rishabh’s form has been very bad for the last two times. season of IPL.
East became a cricketer Cricket analyst and commentator, Virendra Sehwag is one of the sharpest minds in the history of cricket. However, their decisions appear to be extreme contrast with Ongoing speculation.
Sehwag supports retaining big budget players despite poor performance
on cricbuzz show was designed To discuss the fate of some cricketers for the next season of IPL, Virender Sehwag picked some players who could be part of a trade and some who might. Ideally this should be retained by their opponents.
The two biggest players that Sehwag chose to retain were Rishabh Pant from LSG and Hardik Pandya from Mumbai Indians. None of these captains have had ideal results in the season and have high-value purses for their respective franchises.
However, despite this, Sehwag believes that they can be key players for their respective teams. Other players whom Sehwag supported retaining include Indian spinners. Kuldeep Yadav (DC), Ravi Bishnoi (RR), Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS), and R Sai Kishore (GT).
He also supported CSK’s retention of Shivam Dubey, despite the all-rounder failing to perform well with the bat and contribute in any possible way. Furthermore, their poor fielding was a major concern for CSK this season.
Virender Sehwag believes two players can be changed for better opportunities
out of All players were selected, only three Jas migrant playerAnd two of them were in Sehwag’s trade list Close For new teams. Romario Shepherd played for the Royal Challengers throughout the season; However, he was not economical with the ball and missed crucial moments with the bat.
Sehwag feels Shepherd can be traded In For better players in RCB team; He also suggested He he could be traded Close For Delhi Capitals, but not selected any player like him Substitution.
According to Virender Sehwag, the other player suitable for trade was Liam Livingstone. He cited Livingstone’s lack of opportunities in that SRH playing XI as the major reason behind his trade.
KKR to retain Mathisha Pathirana for IPL 2027: Big news comes out
Kolkata Knight Riders chose Mathisha Pathirana as their new fast bowling sensation. He remained unavailable throughout the season due to injury concerns, but then returned to play for only eight balls during the match against Gujarat Titans.
despite its size price tag of 18 rupees in crores Despite the season and persistent injuries, Sehwag still backed his retention for the upcoming season. It seemed as if Virender Sehwag felt him Was Knight Riders still have to showcase their potential like this should be handed over Once he is fit he will get a chance.
RETAIN PANT #TRADE ROMARIO FROM RCB @virendersehwag names his retain, trade and release picks for 2027 @GoogleIndia pic.twitter.com/ggrNZ5Q4Iu
– Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) May 28, 2026
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