The Indian Premier League announced on 11 November 2026 that Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya will move to Punjab Kings, while Arshdeep Singh joins Mumbai Indians in a marquee trade ahead of IPL 2027. The IPL described Arshdeep as India's leading wicket-taker in T20 Internationals.
What Was Announced
- Hardik Pandya moves from Mumbai Indians to Punjab Kings at a fee of ₹18 crore, up from his existing fee of ₹16.35 crore.
- Arshdeep Singh moves from Punjab Kings to Mumbai Indians at his existing fee of ₹18 crore.
The trade ends Pandya's second stint with MI. According to the IPL, he first joined the franchise in 2015 and won four titles with them, in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. After seven seasons in Mumbai, he moved to Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2022 and led them to the title in their debut season, then to the final in 2023. He returned to MI in 2024 and took over the captaincy. The IPL said he has scored 2,955 runs at a strike rate of 146.28 and taken 82 wickets in 162 IPL matches.
Arshdeep leaves Punjab Kings after eight seasons. He made his IPL debut for the franchise in 2019 and, with 111 wickets in 96 IPL matches, is their all-time leading wicket-taker, the IPL said. He took 21 wickets in IPL 2025 and 14 in the 2026 season.
What It Means
The deal sends MI's captain to Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2027. The IPL said Arshdeep's ability to take early wickets with the new ball and to bowl under pressure at the death made him a key part of Punjab's attack, and that his left-arm pace will add considerable depth to the bowling of the five-time champions.
Source: IPL media release.