Hardik Pandya moves to PBKS as Arshdeep Singh joins Mumbai Indians
A blockbuster player swap between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings has been confirmed as part of the IPL 2027 trading window.
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have completed a direct player exchange involving Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh, according to the Times of India. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the trade on Wednesday.
Pandya will move from MI to PBKS at an increased fee of Rs 18 crore, up from his existing Rs 16.35 crore. Arshdeep Singh will join MI at his existing fee of Rs 18 crore, ending his eight-season association with Punjab.
The trade window has seen several other significant movements. Rishabh Pant is returning to Delhi Capitals (DC) from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at a revised fee of Rs 15 crore, while Kuldeep Yadav moves to LSG at his existing fee of Rs 13.50 crore.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and DC have also completed an exchange, with T Natarajan returning to SRH at a revised fee of Rs 5 crore and Zeeshan Ansari joining DC at his existing fee of Rs 40 lakh.
Additionally, a four-player trade between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and SRH has been finalised. Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards are moving to CSK, while Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis will join SRH.
These trades come ahead of the December auction as franchises reshape their squads for the 2027 season.