In a major player trade ahead of the 2027 TATA Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya has been acquired by the Punjab Kings (PBKS), while fast bowler Arshdeep Singh will join the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad.
Hardik Pandya will join PBKS for a fee of ₹18 crore (an increase from his previous fee of ₹16.35 crore), while Arshdeep will join MI at his current fee of ₹18 crore.
Arshdeep Singh claimed 21 wickets in IPL 2025 and followed that with 14 wickets in the 2026 season.
In 162 IPL matches, Hardik Pandya has scored 2,955 runs at a strike rate of 146.28 and claimed 82 wickets
