Hardik Pandya to join Punjab Kings, Arshdeep Singh to move to Mumbai Indians
Paperwork for the player swap between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians for IPL 2027 has been completed, which will see Hardik Pandya join the Punjab franchise.
Preparations for a major player swap for the 2027 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have been finalized. All-rounder Hardik Pandya will leave Mumbai Indians to join Punjab Kings, while left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh will move from Punjab Kings to Mumbai Indians.
The initial paperwork regarding this transaction has been completed. The deal now awaits formal approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the IPL Governing Council, after which it will be officially announced.
Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings beat out Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders in the race to acquire Pandya. Wicketkeeper-batsman Vishnu Vinod is not part of this deal.
This swap will mark the end of Pandya's second stint with Mumbai Indians. Mumbai had acquired him from Gujarat Titans ahead of the 2024 season and made him captain in place of Rohit Sharma. Under his leadership, the team won 15 out of 39 matches and lost 24.
Arshdeep Singh has been an integral part of Punjab Kings since 2019 and is India's highest wicket-taker in T20 international cricket. He is currently part of the Indian ODI team on the tour of New Zealand.
Concerns regarding Pandya's fitness still persist, as he has been away from competitive cricket due to injuries since IPL 2026. Due to a leg injury, he could not participate in the series against Australia A and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy either.
The BCCI has extended the deadline for player retention by teams to November 17. The IPL 2027 mini-auction will be held on December 16 in Goa.
Key developments
- Hardik Pandya to move from Mumbai Indians to Punjab Kings
- Arshdeep Singh to leave Punjab Kings and become part of Mumbai Indians
- Deal paperwork completed and awaiting BCCI approval
- Player retention deadline extended to November 17
