Hardik Pandya joins Punjab Kings in blockbuster IPL trade with Arshdeep Singh
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have completed a major player swap involving all-rounder Hardik Pandya and fast bowler Arshdeep Singh.
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have completed a major trade deal in the Indian Premier League (IPL), with all-rounder Hardik Pandya moving to Punjab Kings in exchange for Arshdeep Singh, according to reports by Hindustan Times and India Today.
The Indian cricket board officially announced the trade on November 11, 2026. Pandya will join Punjab Kings at a fee of Rs 18 crore, an increase from his previous fee of Rs 16.35 crore. Arshdeep Singh will move to Mumbai Indians at his existing fee of Rs 18 crore, with no additional cash component involved in the direct swap.
Arshdeep Singh, a left-arm pacer, has played 96 matches for Punjab Kings and is the franchise's all-time leading wicket-taker with 111 wickets. The franchise paid tribute to the homegrown bowler on social media following the announcement.
Pandya's move ends his second stint with Mumbai Indians, where he served as captain for the last three seasons. During this period, the team finished ninth in 2026 and at the bottom of the table in 2024. Pandya has previously won five IPL titles, including four with Mumbai Indians and one as captain of Gujarat Titans.
The trade is expected to bolster the pace attack for Mumbai Indians and strengthen the middle order for Punjab Kings, which is led by Shreyas Iyer.