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"Humein bhi surprisingly pata laga" - Team India star's father confirms high-profile trade ahead of IPL 2027 auction
Arshdeep Singh’s father said the family learned of the proposed swap unexpectedly, while Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings await final approval.
On Wednesday, Punjab Kings officially acquired Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hardik Pandya in a blockbuster trade, with India pacer Arshdeep Singh moving to the five-time champions ahead of the IPL 2027 auction on December 16.
Arshdeep's father, Darshan Singh, revealed the family was taken by surprise, with no prior discussions about the swap occurring while he accompanied his son on India's New Zealand tour.
Darshan explained the emotional difficulty of leaving Punjab, saying, "Kings XI Punjab was like a native place for him," yet expressed happiness about the Mumbai move, citing familiar teammates Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav.
Arshdeep departs as Punjab's all-time leading wicket-taker with 111 wickets in 96 matches since his 2019 debut and will retain his existing salary upon joining Mumbai Indians.
Franchises are aggressively restructuring squads ahead of the IPL auction, with this trade marking the end of a significant chapter for Punjab as teams balance roster requirements for the upcoming season.