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Blockbuster IPL Trade: Pandya and Arshdeep Swap Teams
11 Nov
Summary
- Hardik Pandya joins Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore.
- Arshdeep Singh moves to Mumbai Indians for ₹18 crore.
- Pandya previously led Gujarat Titans to IPL title.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has confirmed a significant player trade ahead of the 2027 mini-auction. Hardik Pandya will now play for Punjab Kings, joining the franchise at a revised fee of ₹18 crore, an increment from his earlier Mumbai Indians contract of ₹16.35 crore.
Conversely, Arshdeep Singh is moving to Mumbai Indians, retaining his current fee of ₹18 crore. This trade marks Pandya's third IPL team, having previously played for Mumbai Indians and led Gujarat Titans to an IPL title in 2022.
Pandya's all-around prowess is notable, with 2,955 runs and 82 wickets across 162 IPL matches. Arshdeep, Punjab's all-time leading wicket-taker with 111 wickets in 96 games, brings his impressive bowling credentials to Mumbai.
