Digital Desk, Read: Before the retention process of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a big news has come out from the cricket circles. A big player trade between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) has been officially confirmed by BCCI and IPL management. Under this trade, Mumbai Indians have traded their captain and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya with Punjab Kings, while in return lethal fast bowler Arshdeep Singh will be seen in the jersey of Mumbai Indians.
Punjab Kings increased Hardik Pandya's salary
According to the information revealed regarding this big player swap of IPL, Punjab Kings have also increased the salary of all-rounder Hardik Pandya with this trade. Earlier, Hardik used to get Rs 16.35 crore from Mumbai Indians franchise, but now the Punjab team has increased his salary and added him to their team.
This deal is considered very important from the strategic point of view of both the teams. Mumbai Indians have bet on Arshdeep Singh to strengthen the bowling attack, while Punjab Kings have made a big change in the middle-order and captaincy front by including Hardik Pandya in their team. Since this official confirmation, discussions have become heated among cricket fans.
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