Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh Swap Teams in IPL Trade Deal
In a significant shift ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League, the Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have officially completed a direct player swap. The trade, which recently received formal approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, will see Hardik Pandya move to the Punjab franchise while pacer Arshdeep Singh joins Mumbai.
Pandya’s departure marks the end of his second tenure with Mumbai Indians, a stint that saw him take over captaincy duties in 2024. His new agreement with Punjab Kings is valued at INR 18 crore, an increase from his previous earnings of INR 16.35 crore. The all-rounder originally joined Mumbai in 2015, contributing to four title-winning seasons before moving to Gujarat Titans in 2022, where he led the team to an inaugural title. Across his 162 IPL appearances, Pandya has amassed 2,955 runs at a 146.28 strike rate and secured 82 wickets. Pandya first joined MI in 2015 and was part of four title-winning campaigns with the franchise (2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020). Leading them to the title in their inaugural campaign and the final in 2023, he subsequently moved to Gujarat Titans ahead of the 2022 season. Make his mark on the world stage and then return to lead the team, we have seen him grow as a cricketer.
Reflecting on the change, Mumbai Indians team owner Akash Ambani expressed his respect for the veteran player. Ambani noted the special moments shared during Pandya’s time with the club and offered well wishes for his future career. For the Punjab Kings, led by captain Shreyas Iyer—who guided the team to the 2025 final—the addition of Pandya brings a seasoned all-rounder capable of performing in high-stakes situations. His energy and the competitive spirit he brings to the field have been valuable to Mumbai Indians, his contribution. We welcome him along with the MI Paltan as he takes the field in Blue and Gold,” added Akash Ambani.
Arshdeep Singh arrives at Mumbai Indians on his existing contract, which is worth INR 18 crore. The left-arm fast bowler concluded an eight-year career with Punjab, having debuted for the side in 2019. He retires as their all-time leading wicket-taker with 111 scalps in 96 matches, including 21 wickets during the 2025 season and 14 in 2026. Arshdeep also holds the record as India’s primary wicket-taker in T20 Internationals.
The strategic move addresses Mumbai’s long-standing need for a frontline pace bowler to operate alongside Jasprit Bumrah. Ambani stated that Arshdeep’s skills and experience add an exciting dynamic to the team’s bowling attack. The trade process followed the exchange of formal Expressions of Interest between the two franchises and concluded after both players provided their necessary consent for the move. Skill and hunger to compete and Arshdeep brings all of these qualities, we are always looking to build a team with the right balance of experience. According to as previously, By, the proposed trade had progressed to the final stages after the two franchises exchanged Expressions of Interest (EoIs) with the BCCI. The process, however, encountered a brief delay as the players took time to consider and provide their consent.
