Hardik Pandya to join Punjab Kings in Arshdeep Singh trade deal
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have reportedly agreed to a player exchange ahead of the IPL 2027 season.
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have reportedly agreed to a trade deal involving all-rounder Hardik Pandya and pacer Arshdeep Singh, according to reports from Prabhat Khabar and Business Standard. Under the proposed exchange, Pandya will join Punjab Kings as a player, while Arshdeep Singh will move to Mumbai Indians.
An IPL source told Business Standard that the trade has been completed and that Pandya is happy to play under Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer. The deal requires official ratification from the BCCI before it is confirmed.
Arshdeep Singh's father, Darshan Singh, stated in a video that the trade has been officially announced. He said that he and his son were surprised by the transfer and had not previously discussed it, but expressed happiness that Arshdeep will play alongside players such as Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah.
The move ends Pandya's second stint with Mumbai Indians, which began in 2024 when he replaced Rohit Sharma as captain. During his leadership, the franchise failed to qualify for the play-offs in two of the last three seasons.
The BCCI has extended the player retention deadline to November 17. This provides time for formalities before the mini-auction, which is scheduled for December 16 in Goa.