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IPL 2027: ‘I am standing behind you,’ Hardik Pandya reacts after joining Punjab Kings

IPL 2027: ‘I am standing behind you,’ Hardik Pandya reacts after joining Punjab Kings

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Hardik Pandya has issued his first public statement after completing a high‑profile move from Mumbai Indians to Punjab Kings, using social media to address his new captain Shreyas Iyer. The trade, described as one of the biggest in IPL history, sees the former MI captain join PBKS while Arshdeep Singh moves to the five‑time champions. Pandya’s departure leaves Mumbai Indians without a leader for the first time since he assumed captaincy.

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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 · 5 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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Hardik Pandya has joined Punjab Kings from Mumbai Indians in an ₹18 crore trade, with Arshdeep Singh moving to MI for the same fee. Hardik said he was ready to support captain Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting as PBKS pursue their first IPL title.

Coverage arrived over 92 hours. First from The Economic Times, latest from The Indian Express.

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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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  7. 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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  11. 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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  15. The Pioneer Center-Right The Pioneer

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

    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…

    Compare on Varta → Read at The Pioneer ↗
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  21. Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. Current article

    IPL 2027: ‘I am standing behind you,’ Hardik Pandya reacts after joining Punjab Kings

    Hardik Pandya has joined Punjab Kings from Mumbai Indians in an ₹18 crore trade, with Arshdeep Singh moving to MI for the same fee. Hardik said he was ready to support captain Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting as PBKS pursue their first IPL title.

    Read at Livemint ↗
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  23. 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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