Hardik Pandya moves to Punjab Kings in IPL trade deal
Mumbai Indians have traded all-rounder Hardik Pandya to Punjab Kings for fast bowler Arshdeep Singh ahead of the 2027 season.
All-rounder Hardik Pandya has moved from Mumbai Indians (MI) to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a player trade ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, according to the Times of India. The deal involves PBKS sending fast bowler Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai Indians in exchange for Pandya.
Pandya has joined PBKS for Rs 18 crore, which is higher than his previous salary of Rs 16.35 crore. Arshdeep Singh will continue to earn Rs 18 crore, the same amount he received at PBKS.
The trade marks the end of Pandya's second stint with MI, a franchise where he won four IPL titles in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. He returned to the team in 2024 and took over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma.
Arshdeep Singh joins Mumbai Indians after eight seasons with PBKS, having made his IPL debut for the franchise in 2019. He is the highest wicket-taker for PBKS, with 111 wickets in 96 matches.
Mumbai Indians shared a message on social media thanking Pandya for representing the team with passion and pride and wishing him the best for his journey ahead.