Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings complete major player trade deal
Hardik Pandya moves to Punjab Kings while Arshdeep Singh joins Mumbai Indians in a significant exchange.
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have completed a major player exchange, with all-rounder Hardik Pandya moving to Punjab Kings and pacer Arshdeep Singh joining Mumbai Indians, according to reports from The News Mill, Hindustan Times and Sportstar.
Hardik Pandya will join Punjab Kings at a fee of Rs 18 crore, an increase from his previous Rs 16.35 crore. Arshdeep Singh will join Mumbai Indians at his existing fee of Rs 18 crore.
The trade follows a period of speculation regarding the players. Pandya, who captained Mumbai Indians for the last three seasons, had a second stint with the franchise where he won four IPL titles but finished ninth in the 2024 and 2026 seasons.
Pandya has recently faced fitness issues, including back spasms, a leg strain, and a shin injury. He has not featured in competitive cricket since his IPL 2026 campaign was disrupted by these setbacks.
Arshdeep Singh joins Mumbai Indians after eight seasons with Punjab Kings. Since his debut in 2019, the left-arm pacer has taken 111 wickets in 96 matches for the franchise.
Mumbai Indians released a tribute video to Pandya, thanking him for his contributions to the team's story. The franchise also posted on X regarding Arshdeep Singh's potential impact on their squad.