Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have officially completed a major player trade ahead of IPL 2027, with Hardik Pandya moving to Punjab Kings and left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh joining Mumbai Indians.
Hardik, who has captained MI since 2024, will join PBKS for INR 18 crore, an increase from his existing salary of INR 16.35 crore, while Arshdeep will move to MI at his existing fee of INR 18 crore. The trade will see Arshdeep form a potentially dangerous bowling partnership with Jasprit Bumrah at Mumbai.
Hardik's departure leaves MI searching for a new captain ahead of the upcoming season. The allrounder will represent his third IPL franchise after previously playing for MI and Gujarat Titans, winning five IPL titles during his career.
Meanwhile, Arshdeep brings significant experience to Mumbai, having represented PBKS in 96 matches across eight seasons and taken 111 wickets, the most by any bowler in the franchise's IPL history.
Hardik's exit also marks another major change for MI, who have revamped their coaching setup ahead of IPL 2027. Kieron Pollard has been appointed head coach, replacing Mahela Jayawardene, while Robin Uthappa, Mitchell McClenaghan and T Dilip have taken charge as batting, bowling and fielding coaches respectively.
