IPL 2027: MI captain Hardik Pandya moves to Punjab Kings; Arshdeep joins Mumbai Indians
The deal sends Hardik Pandya to Punjab Kings and Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai Indians, with both players valued at Rs 18 crore, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Punjab Kings officially acquired all-rounder Hardik Pandya from Mumbai Indians in a blockbuster trade, with left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh moving in the opposite direction ahead of IPL 2027.
- Pandya's fitness struggles since IPL 2026 prompted Mumbai Indians to explore trading the all-rounder, while Punjab Kings sought to strengthen their all-round options with a strategic gamble.
- Arshdeep Singh's father, Darshan Singh, confirmed the trade, noting the family was 'surprised' by the development; Singh leaves Punjab as its all-time leading wicket-taker with 111 wickets in 96 matches.
- Moving to Punjab, Pandya will play under captain Shreyas Iyer, while Mumbai Indians must appoint a new leader; Jasprit Bumrah awaits the pacer's arrival to strengthen the pace attack.
- With the November 17 retention deadline approaching, franchises are finalizing squad documentation; the signed swap awaits formal regulatory approval from the BCCI before official confirmation.
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Former India cricketer gives his take on Hardik-Arshdeep trade ahead of IPL 2027
Former India cricketer S. Badrinath took centre stage and opened up on the recent trade between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings for Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh ahead of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2027.
IPL 2027: MI captain Hardik Pandya moves to Punjab Kings; Arshdeep joins Mumbai Indians
Hardik Pandya will leave Mumbai Indians for Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2027, with India pacer Arshdeep Singh moving in the opposite direction. Both players will command a fee of Rs 18 crore. Pandya previously won four IPL titles with MI, while Arshdeep was PBKS' leading wicket-taker with 111 scalps.
IPL 2027: Has Arshdeep Singh been traded to Mumbai Indians? Punjab Kings pacer’s father reveals
Arshdeep Singh’s father says the family was surprised to learn of the pacer’s reported move from Punjab Kings to Mumbai Indians, but is happy with the possibility. Neither franchise has officially confirmed the trade. Reports also link Hardik Pandya with a move to Punjab.
"What if, in his place, you get two?": Aakash Chopra opines on Hardik Pandya trade before IPL 2027 auction
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes Mumbai Indians' (MI) squad overhaul ahead of the IPL 2027 season could begin with a potential trade involving Hardik Pandya, while backing the release of fast bowler Trent Boult following his underwhelming performance in the previous season.
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