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IPL 2027: Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings complete blockbuster trade deal of Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh; check details

IPL 2027: Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings complete blockbuster trade deal of Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh; check details

What's behind this

A former Chennai Super Kings player has said that Hardik Pandya’s move to Punjab Kings is “not a great…situation”. Ahead of the IPL 2027 mini‑auction, Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya was traded to Punjab Kings, with left‑arm pacer Arshdeep Singh moving to Mumbai Indians as part of the deal. After the high‑profile swap, Pandya posted his first public statement on social media, addressing his new captain Shreyas Iyer. The trade leaves Mumbai Indians without a captain for the first time since Hardik took charge in 2024. MI co‑owner Akash Ambani thanked Pandya for his contributions and welcomed the “extra dimension” Arshdeep brings.

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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

    The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2027 mini auction is right around the corner, and ahead of the new season, Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been traded to Punjab Kings , with Arshdeep Singh going to Mumbai Indians as part of the deal.

    India TV

RSS excerpt

While Hardik Pandya has joined Punjab Kings (PBKS) for a fee of ₹18 crore, Arshdeep Singh has switched to Mumbai Indians (MI) for the same amount. 

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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  3. Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. Current article

    IPL 2027: Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings complete blockbuster trade deal of Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh; check details

    While Hardik Pandya has joined Punjab Kings (PBKS) for a fee of ₹18 crore, Arshdeep Singh has switched to Mumbai Indians (MI) for the same amount. 

    Read at Livemint ↗
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  9. 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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  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…

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  21. 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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  23. The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust

    MI co-owner Akash Ambani thanks Hardik for his contribution to team’s sucess; welcomes “extra dimension” provided by Arshdeep

    After days of speculation and debates, the much-anticipated trade between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) has been completed. While MI have let go their star all-rounder and multi-time champion Hardik Pandya, the two-time finalists Punjab have traded their homegrown left-arm pacer…

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