Hardik Pandya joins Punjab Kings in major IPL trade for Arshdeep Singh
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have completed a player-for-player swap ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season.
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have completed a major trade deal involving Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh, according to reports from Hindustan Times, India Today and Sportstar. The deal, confirmed by the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday, 11 November, sees the all-rounder move to Punjab Kings in exchange for the left-arm pacer.
Hardik Pandya will join Punjab Kings at a revised fee of Rs 18 crore, up from his previous fee of Rs 16.35 crore. Arshdeep Singh will move to Mumbai Indians at his existing fee of Rs 18 crore. The trade is a direct swap with no additional cash component involved.
Arshdeep Singh, who has taken 111 wickets in 96 matches for Punjab Kings, joins a Mumbai Indians attack that includes Jasprit Bumrah. Arshdeep's father previously expressed happiness regarding the move, noting the opportunity for his son to play alongside his international teammate.
Hardik Pandya, who won five IPL titles including one as captain of Gujarat Titans, ends a second stint with Mumbai Indians. He had captained the franchise for the last three seasons but failed to lead them to a title during that period. Pandya has also faced recent fitness issues, including back spasms, a leg strain and a shin injury.
The trade comes ahead of the 2027 season. The pre-auction trading window is expected to remain active until the 17 November deadline.