Hardik Pandya to join Punjab Kings and Arshdeep Singh Mumbai Indians

In a major deal for IPL 2027, all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to leave Mumbai Indians and join Punjab Kings, while left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh will play for Mumbai Indians. The preliminary paperwork for this trade has been completed.

The formal announcement of this trade will be made with the final amount after receiving formal approval from the BCCI and the IPL Governing Council. Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, beat Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders to seal the deal with Pandya ahead of the November 17 deadline.

This decision will bring an end to Pandya's second stint with Mumbai Indians. Mumbai had acquired him from Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024 and made him captain in place of Rohit Sharma. Under Pandya's captaincy, Mumbai won 15 and lost 24 of their 39 matches. The team finished last in 2024, reached the playoffs in 2025, and finished ninth in 2026.

Arshdeep Singh had been associated with Punjab Kings since 2019. Arshdeep, India's leading wicket-taker in T20Is, is currently playing in the Indian ODI team on the tour of New Zealand. Both Hardik and Arshdeep were part of India's 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cup-winning squads.

Hardik Pandya has not been able to play any competitive match due to injuries since IPL 2026. Due to a leg injury, he also missed the series against Australia A and was out of the Baroda team for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

The BCCI has extended the player retention deadline to November 17. Additionally, the IPL 2027 mini-auction is scheduled to be held in Goa on December 16.

Key developments

• Hardik Pandya to leave Mumbai Indians and join Punjab Kings
• Fast bowler Arshdeep Singh to move from Punjab Kings to Mumbai Indians
• Preliminary paperwork completed between the two franchises
• Awaiting formal approval from BCCI and IPL Governing Council
• Mini-auction for IPL 2027 to be held in Goa on December 16