IPL 2027: Hardik Pandya Traded to Punjab Kings for ₹18 Crore, Arshdeep Singh Joins Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have completed a major player exchange ahead of the IPL 2027 retention deadline, with Hardik Pandya moving to Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh joining the five-time champions.

The trade marks a major change for both franchises, with Pandya leaving Mumbai Indians after returning to the team in 2024, while Arshdeep ends his association with Punjab Kings, the franchise he has represented since making his IPL debut in 2022.

According to an IPL statement, Pandya will join PBKS for ₹18 crore, an increase from his existing fee of ₹16.35 crore. Arshdeep will move to Mumbai Indians at his existing fee of ₹18 crore.

Hardik Pandya Moves to His Third IPL Franchise

Pandya began his IPL career with Mumbai Indians in 2015 and remained with the franchise until 2021. He joined Gujarat Titans in 2022 and led the team to the IPL title in its debut season.

He returned to Mumbai Indians in 2024 in a ₹15 crore transfer and replaced Rohit Sharma as captain. The leadership change triggered widespread criticism from MI supporters, with Pandya facing boos and jeers, including at the Wankhede Stadium.

During his Mumbai Indians career, Pandya scored 2,322 runs and took 71 wickets in 131 matches.

The 33-year-old all-rounder has been out of action since the 2026 IPL season after suffering a series of injuries that delayed his return to competitive cricket.

Rohit Sharma's Possible Return as MI Captain

Pandya's departure could pave the way for Rohit Sharma to return as Mumbai Indians captain for IPL 2027.

Rohit, who led Mumbai to five IPL titles, last captained the franchise in 2023, when the team reached Qualifier 2 before being eliminated.

The possibility of Rohit returning to the leadership role had already emerged in earlier reports, and Pandya's exit has added to speculation surrounding Mumbai Indians' captaincy plans.

Arshdeep Singh Joins Mumbai Indians

Arshdeep Singh's move to Mumbai Indians marks another major change for the franchise ahead of the 2027 season.

The left-arm fast bowler made his IPL debut for Punjab Kings in 2022 and gradually established himself as one of India's leading T20I bowlers.

He has also represented India in three successive T20 World Cup campaigns and is a two-time World Cup winner.

Arshdeep has emerged as India's most successful seamer in T20 internationals, making him a significant addition to Mumbai Indians' bowling attack.

The trade will see him represent his second IPL franchise after spending his entire IPL career with Punjab Kings.