Hardik Pandya joins Punjab Kings as Arshdeep Singh moves to Mumbai Indians
WicketPulse · Published
Hardik Pandya will move from Mumbai Indians to Punjab Kings, with Arshdeep Singh heading in the opposite direction ahead of IPL 2027. The league confirmed the trade in a media advisory dated 11 November.
What are the announced player fees?
Pandya joins Punjab at INR18 crore, up from INR16.35 crore. Arshdeep retains his INR18 crore player fee at Mumbai. These are the player fees given in the advisory; they should not be described as a separate transfer payment between the franchises.
What changes for the two squads?
Punjab receive a seam-bowling all-rounder with experience captaining a title-winning IPL side. Mumbai add a left-arm fast bowler who can bowl with the new ball and late in an innings. The exchange therefore changes the roles available to each squad, rather than replacing two identical types of player. Remaining recruitment and team selection will determine how the sides fill the gaps.
Two established players change franchises
Pandya led Gujarat Titans to the 2022 title before returning to Mumbai in 2024. Arshdeep made his IPL debut for Punjab in 2019 and leaves as the franchise’s leading wicket-taker, according to the league.
Does the trade confirm a new captain?
The advisory confirms the moves and player fees. It does not appoint a new captain for either franchise or announce a playing XI. Those decisions remain separate from the trade.