Hardik Pandya Set to Join Punjab Kings, Arshdeep Singh to Move to Mumbai Indians in IPL 2027 Trade

Paperwork for an IPL 2027 trade involving Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh has been completed, with Pandya set to join Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the left-arm pacer moving to Mumbai Indians (MI), subject to formal approval.

The deal is awaiting clearance from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the IPL governing council before the franchises can make an official announcement.

“Yes, the initial paperwork for this trade has been completed. Now it has to get formal approval of the BCCI and IPL governing council, and then it can be announced along with the final amount,” an IPL source told IANS on Saturday.

IANS had earlier reported on November 3 that Shreyas Iyer-led PBKS had moved ahead of Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the race to acquire Pandya ahead of the November 17 retention deadline.

Wicketkeeper-batter Vishnu Vinod was initially considered part of the exchange but has since been dropped from the deal.

“No, he is not a part of this trade deal,” another source told IANS.

Hardik Pandya's Second Stint With Mumbai Indians Ends

The proposed move will bring Pandya's second stint with Mumbai Indians to an end.

MI acquired the all-rounder from Gujarat Titans (GT) in an all-cash deal ahead of IPL 2024 and appointed him captain, replacing Rohit Sharma, who had led the franchise to five IPL titles.

However, Pandya's return did not produce the results MI had hoped for. The team finished at the bottom of the points table in IPL 2024, reached the playoffs in 2025 and slipped to ninth place in IPL 2026.

During his 39 matches as MI captain, the franchise recorded 15 wins and 24 defeats.

Arshdeep's Move Brings an End to Long PBKS Association

Arshdeep has been associated with Punjab Kings since IPL 2019. His performances for the franchise helped him earn a place in the Indian national team.

The left-arm pacer is currently part of India's ODI series in New Zealand and remains the country's highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals.

Both Pandya and Arshdeep were members of India's T20 World Cup-winning squads in 2024 and 2026.

Hardik's Fitness Remains a Concern

Pandya's fitness could be a major consideration for PBKS ahead of the 2027 season.

The all-rounder has not played competitive cricket since IPL 2026 because of a series of injuries. His latest setback was a shin problem that ruled him out of India A's one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry in October.

His recovery from the injury also prevented him from joining Baroda's squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

IPL 2027 Retention Deadline and Mini-Auction

The BCCI has extended the player retention deadline to November 17 after the original date clashed with India's fifth ODI against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on November 15.

The extension gives franchises two additional days to complete their retention and trade formalities ahead of the IPL 2027 mini-auction, scheduled to take place in Goa on December 16.