Arshdeep Singh: The big trade between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings before IPL 2027 has surprised the cricket fans. In this deal, Hardik Pandya moved to Punjab Kings, while fast bowler Arshdeep Singh became a part of Mumbai Indians. However, with this trade, Arshdeep's dream of making a special record for Punjab remained unfulfilled. He was just four matches away from creating history.
Arshdeep Singh's journey started from Punjab in 2019
Arshdeep Singh started his IPL career with Punjab Kings in the year 2019. In the beginning he did not get many opportunities, but gradually he made a special place in the team with his bowling. Especially his yorkers in the death overs and his ability to take wickets under pressure made him an important bowler of the team.
Arshdeep Singh, who played in Punjab jersey for eight seasons, made a great mark with his consistency. He played a total of 96 matches for the franchise and took 111 wickets. With this performance he became the highest wicket taker in the history of Punjab Kings.
Just four steps away from touching the mark of 100 matches
Arshdeep Singh has many achievements in his name for Punjab Kings, but now a special record has gone out of his hands. He was just four matches away from playing 100 IPL matches for the franchise. If he had played four more matches with Punjab, he could have become the first player to play 100 matches for this team.
After his departure, the opportunity to achieve this achievement also remains incomplete at present. Arshdeep has made his mark in the bowling history of the team by taking 111 wickets in 96 matches for Punjab. He is the only bowler in the franchise who has crossed the 100 wicket mark.
Arshdeep Singh will make a new start in Mumbai Indians
Now Arshdeep Singh will be seen playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2027. Punjab Kings have traded him in exchange for Hardik Pandya. The fee of both the players is Rs 18 crore. With this change, a new chapter is going to start in Arshdeep's IPL career.
Mumbai Indians will hope that Arshdeep Singh will strengthen the team's bowling attack with his swing and accurate yorkers. His departure is an emotional moment for the fans of Punjab. Even though he did not make the record of playing 100 matches for Punjab, he bid farewell as the most successful bowler of the franchise with 111 wickets.