The Gujarat Titans initially chose to retain Pandya before he transferred to Mumbai Indians just before the IPL 2023 mini-auction on December 19. Pandya won the championship in 2022 with the Gujarat Titans. Mumbai Indians had financial constraints but managed to bring Pandya back by potentially trading Cameron Green. Gujarat Titans only retained their captain but released other key players. The mini-auction for the 2024 IPL season is scheduled for December 19. Pandya’s return to Mumbai Indians is seen as a strategic move by the team and has sparked speculation about potential changes in leadership. Social media has been flooded with memes about the trade.