Hardik Pandya traded to Punjab Kings for Arshdeep Singh ahead of IPL 2027
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have completed a player swap involving Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh.
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have completed a high-profile player trade ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL), according to The Hindu. The deal involves the transfer of captain Hardik Pandya to Punjab Kings in exchange for left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh.
The IPL executives confirmed the swap in a media statement on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Pandya will join Punjab Kings at a revised fee of Rs 18 crore, up from his previous Rs 16.35 crore. Arshdeep Singh will join Mumbai Indians at his existing fee of Rs 18 crore.
The 32-year-old Pandya, who replaced Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians captain in 2024, had previously played for the franchise starting in 2015. He later led Gujarat Titans to a title in 2022 before returning to Mumbai. The Hindustan Times reported that Pandya has dealt with various injuries, including back spasms, a leg strain, and a shin injury, which have kept him from competitive cricket since the 2026 season.
Arshdeep Singh, who made his IPL debut for Punjab in 2019, has taken 111 wickets in 96 matches for the franchise. The Hindu reported that Mumbai Indians acquired the pacer to address a need for an established Indian left-arm fast bowler to support Jasprit Bumrah.
The trade comes as the pre-auction trading window approaches its November 17 deadline.