Hardik Pandya moves to Punjab Kings in player trade with Arshdeep Singh
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have finalised a high-profile exchange ahead of the IPL 2027 season.
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have completed a player trade involving all-rounder Hardik Pandya and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, according to reports from The News Mill and Times Now. Pandya will join PBKS for Rs 18 crore, an increase from his previous fee of Rs 16.35 crore. In exchange, Arshdeep Singh moves to MI at his existing fee of Rs 18 crore.
The trade was confirmed by the IPL in a media release. Arshdeep, who has been with PBKS since 2018 and is India’s leading T20I wicket-taker, will join the five-time champions to partner Jasprit Bumrah in the bowling attack.
Mumbai Indians co-owner Akash Ambani expressed gratitude to Pandya for his contributions to the franchise, noting he has seen the player grow and lead the team. Ambani also welcomed Arshdeep, stating his arrival adds an exciting dimension to the MI bowling attack.
Pandya’s departure ends his second tenure with MI, a team he won four IPL titles with in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. He previously played for Gujarat Titans before returning to MI in 2024 to assume captaincy.
Former cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath suggested the move might not be a win-win for Pandya as he will play under captain Shreyas Iyer rather than leading the side. Badrinath also noted that because the next season is the final one before the mega auction, PBKS is likely to retain Pandya within his current price bracket.