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Blockbuster IPL Trade: Hardik Pandya Moves to PBKS, Arshdeep Singh Joins MI

Blockbuster IPL Trade: Hardik Pandya Moves to PBKS, Arshdeep Singh Joins MI

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Hardik Pandya has been traded from Mumbai Indians to Punjab Kings in a high‑profile player swap ahead of the TATA IPL 2027, with left‑arm pacer Arshdeep Singh moving to MI. The move follows a season where MI lost ten of its fourteen matches and leaves the five‑time champion without a captain for the upcoming campaign. MI co‑owner Akash Ambani publicly wished Pandya the very best and expressed great respect for the all‑rounder. Pandya issued his first statement after the trade, addressing his new captain Shreyas Iyer, while Singh shared a message upon joining MI.

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  • left · 4 outlets

    New Delhi: Flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya moved to Punjab Kings from Mumbai Indians (MI) at an increased fee of Rs 18 crore, while PBKS traded pacer Arshdeep Singh for him, completing the biggest and most high-profile exchange of players in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL). Pandya’s…

    The Siasat Daily

  • center · 7 outlets

    New Delhi: Flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya moved to Punjab Kings from Mumbai Indians at an increased fee of Rs 18 crore, while PBKS traded pacer Arshdeep Singh for him, completing the biggest and most high-profile exchange of players in the history of IPL. Pandya’s existing fee was Rs 16.35…

    Orissa Post

  • right · 7 outlets

    Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya will move to Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2027, with Arshdeep Singh joining Mumbai Indians in return, in what the league called a marquee player trade announced on Wednesday (November 11). Pandya joins Punjab Kings at a fee of Rs 18 crore, up from his existing fee…

    The Pioneer

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In a major pre-season move ahead of the TATA IPL 2027, Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have finalized a high-profile player swap. Former MI captain Hardik Pandya will represent Punjab Kings, while elite left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh moves to the five-time champion Mumbai squad…

Coverage arrived over 93 hours. First from The Economic Times, latest from Deccan Chronicle.

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  1. The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    Arshdeep joining MI great deal but Pandya in PBKS raises questions, says former India opener Abhinav Mukund

    Abhinav Mukund critiques Punjab Kings' trade of pacer Arshdeep Singh for all-rounder Hardik Pandya. He mentions that this deal appears advantageous for Mumbai Indians while being questionable for Punjab. Mukund also speculates that this trade may lead to the release of Marcus Stoinis from Punjab…

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  5. Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)

    Pandya moves to Punjab for Rs 18 crore, Arshdeep heads to MI in high-profile IPL trade

    New Delhi: Flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya moved to Punjab Kings from Mumbai Indians at an increased fee of Rs 18 crore, while PBKS traded pacer Arshdeep Singh for him, completing the biggest and most high-profile exchange of players in the history of IPL. Pandya’s existing fee was Rs 16.35…

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  9. India TV Right Independent News Service

    Hardik Pandya joins Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2027, Arshdeep Singh gets traded to Mumbai Indians

    In a major development, IPL (Indian Premier League) franchises Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have completed the trades of star players Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh. The current MI skipper, Pandya, will be representing Punjab Kings in the IPL 2027, whereas Arshdeep Singh will be seen donning…

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  19. The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    ‘Makes much stronger’: Irfan explains how Arshdeep trade could transform MI

    The Mumbai Indians have secured a trade for Arshdeep Singh from the Punjab Kings, bolstering their bowling unit significantly. This strategic acquisition allows them to utilise Jasprit Bumrah more efficiently during matches. With solid pace options in their arsenal, MI gain the flexibility to adjust…

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  33. O Heraldo Center Herald Publications (Goa) Current article

    Blockbuster IPL Trade: Hardik Pandya Moves to PBKS, Arshdeep Singh Joins MI

    In a major pre-season move ahead of the TATA IPL 2027, Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have finalized a high-profile player swap. Former MI captain Hardik Pandya will represent Punjab Kings, while elite left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh moves to the five-time champion Mumbai squad…

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