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Irfan Pathan says Hardik Pandya trade strengthens PBKS’ batting, flags bowling concerns

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The pre‑season swap sees Hardik Pandya leaving Mumbai Indians for Punjab Kings while left‑arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh joins MI after eight seasons with PBKS. Irfan Pathan said Pandya’s move will boost Punjab’s middle‑order batting but warned about the side’s bowling depth. Akash Ambani of Mumbai Indians expressed his best wishes for Pandya after a season in which MI lost ten of fourteen matches. The excerpts do not contain any statements from Pandya himself, nor any details of a new price tag for the trade.

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What each side is saying

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  • left · 4 outlets

    Pandya shifts to Punjab Kings at increased fee of Rs 18 crore; Arshdeep’s fee remains unchanged at Rs 18 crore

    The Federal

  • 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

RSS excerpt

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan believes Hardik Pandya's move to Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season will further strengthen their batting line-up, particularly in the middle and lower order, but expressed concerns over the team's bowling resources following…

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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. 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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  7. 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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  25. The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    'Need to find a replacement': Irfan flags PBKS' weak link after Hardik-Arshdeep trade

    In a significant trade, Punjab Kings have acquired Hardik Pandya from Mumbai Indians, undeniably enhancing their batting lineup for IPL 2027. However, the loss of Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai raises questions about Punjab's bowling strength. Hardik's presence will bring power and experience to their…

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  31. The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust Current article

    Irfan Pathan says Hardik Pandya trade strengthens PBKS’ batting, flags bowling concerns

    Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan believes Hardik Pandya's move to Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season will further strengthen their batting line-up, particularly in the middle and lower order, but expressed concerns over the team's bowling resources following…

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