Archive · 12 Aug 2026
Pandya Mimics Chakaravarthy; KKR Post Fuels IPL 2027 Trade Rumors
A funny video is going around of two famous cricket players, Hardik Pandya and Varun Chakaravarthy, working out together.
Hardik saw Varun lifting weights while recording himself, so he copied Varun's moves, laughed, and walked away.
The video was shared online by a cricket team called the Kolkata Knight Riders, which is owned by movie star Shah Rukh Khan.
Some fans think the video is a secret hint that Hardik might switch teams and join KKR.
They even joked that he might become the team's captain in IPL 2027 and be called 'Purple Pandya'.
But nobody has confirmed any of this.
Hardik's current team, the Mumbai Indians, has not said they are letting him go.
So right now it is just a funny video and fans guessing, not official news.
KKR are reportedly looking for a new leader after Ajinkya Rahane was captain last season.
Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders shared a video of Hardik Pandya mimicking Varun Chakaravarthy during a workout at Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence.
In the clip, Pandya copies Chakaravarthy's weight-lifting form, laughs, and walks away.
Fans speculated the post hints at a trade with Mumbai Indians, with some suggesting 'Purple Pandya' could lead KKR in IPL 2027.
No IPL franchise has confirmed any transfer, and Mumbai Indians have not announced releasing Pandya.
KKR are reportedly seeking leadership options after Ajinkya Rahane captained the side in IPL 2026, with Rinku Singh as vice-captain.
- Who
- Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya, KKR spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, and Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), with Mumbai Indians as Pandya's current franchise.
- What
- A video of Pandya mimicking Chakaravarthy during a gym workout went viral after KKR shared it, sparking unconfirmed speculation about a trade for IPL 2027.
- When
- August 12.
- Where
- Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
- Why
- Fans interpreted the light-hearted post as a possible hint that KKR are finalising a trade with Mumbai Indians, and KKR are reportedly seeking a strong leadership option.
Fans and Speculators
Franchises and Official Stance
Meaning of KKR's workout post
Fans and Speculators
Fans believe KKR sharing the video is a hint that a trade with Mumbai Indians has been finalised, with 'Purple Pandya' possibly leading KKR in IPL 2027.
Franchises and Official Stance
No IPL franchise has confirmed any transfer; Mumbai Indians have not announced releasing Pandya, and a deal is only possible if they do.
Pandya as KKR's future captain
Fans and Speculators
Speculation suggests Pandya could take over as KKR's captain next season given the franchise's reported search for strong leadership.
Franchises and Official Stance
KKR's 2026 squad listed Ajinkya Rahane as captain and Rinku Singh as vice-captain, and no leadership change has been announced.
- Players involved
- Hardik Pandya and Varun Chakaravarthy
- Franchises
- Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians
- Incident
- Pandya mimics Chakaravarthy's weight-lifting during a workout
- Location
- Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru
- Date of post
- August 12
- Speculation
- Possible IPL 2027 trade, with fans dubbing Pandya 'Purple Pandya'
- Official confirmation
- None; Mumbai Indians have not announced releasing Pandya
- KKR's IPL 2026 leadership
- Ajinkya Rahane (captain) and Rinku Singh (vice-captain)