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

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Ahead of the TATA IPL 2027, Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings completed a high‑profile player swap. Former MI captain and all‑rounder Hardik Pandya moved to Punjab Kings, while elite left‑arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh joined Mumbai Indians. Both players described the trade as a blockbuster move, with Pandya posting a social‑media message to his new captain Shreyas Iyer and Singh delivering a greeting to his new franchise. The exchange is being billed as one of the biggest trades in IPL history.

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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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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…

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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  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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  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 Current article

    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…

    Read at The Tribune ↗
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