A major player trade has been officially completed between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings ahead of the IPL 2027 season. Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya will now play for Punjab Kings while fast bowler Arshdeep Singh will join Mumbai Indians. Hardik Pandya will move to Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore. His previous fee with Mumbai Indians was Rs 16.35 crore. Arshdeep Singh will join Mumbai Indians at his existing fee of Rs 18 crore.
This trade brings an end to Hardik Pandya's second stint with Mumbai Indians. He first joined the team in 2015 and was part of four IPL title-winning campaigns. He later moved to Gujarat Titans and led the team to its first IPL title in 2022.
Arshdeep Singh has been an important player for Punjab Kings since making his IPL debut in 2019. He has taken 111 wickets in 96 IPL matches and became the leading wicket-taker in Punjab Kings history. This trade will bring new opportunities for both teams. Punjab Kings will get an experienced all-rounder while Mumbai Indians will strengthen their bowling attack with a talented left-arm fast bowler. Cricket fans will now be excited to see both players in their new team jerseys during ipl 2027.
