Arshdeep Singh: There was a discussion going on in the circles of cricket for quite some time that Punjab Kings fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is going to join Mumbai Indians through trading. Even though this has not been confirmed yet by the franchise and the player. But, his father Darshan Singh, while talking to a senior journalist, has confirmed that Arshdeep Singh is going to join Mumbai Indians. According to the latest reports, Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings were working on a trade for Arshdeep and Hardik Pandya for a long time and its initial paperwork has been completed, but before the official announcement, this deal is yet to get formal approval from BCCI and IPL Governing Council.
What did Arshdeep Singh say?
The trading deal of Punjab Kings fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been approved by his father Darshan Singh. While talking to a senior journalist, he admitted that Arshdeep is joining Mumbai Indians. However, he has not given any reaction regarding Hardik Pandya.
Talking about the trade deal, he said, “We also suddenly came to know. Now maybe the confirmation has come, but what happens is that where a person is born, he loves his native place very much. He does not forget it throughout his life. Kings XI Punjab (Punjab Kings) was a kind of native place.”
Arshdeep Singh's father CONFIRMED the trade! 🔥
Every franchise wants team balance, so they traded him accordingly. We're very happy with Mumbai Indians. He'll reunite with his former captain and longtime teammates Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav so we are very happy. (Vimal Kumar) pic.twitter.com/2hgwawI9i4
— Rohan💫 (@rohann__45) November 10, 2026
“I had a very good relationship with him, so it feels a little bit. Now because every team is looking at its combination, accordingly they have traded Arshdeep, so we are very happy to be associated with Mumbai Indians. The old captain, old teammate is Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav is also there.”
Arshdeep Singh stayed with Punjab Kings for 8 years
Star fast bowler Arshdeep Singh started his IPL career with Punjab Kings. In 2019, he made his debut in the Indian Premier League while playing for Punjab Kings. Since then he has been a part of this team. He was playing for Punjab Kings for the last 8 years. Talking about statistics, Arshdeep has played 96 matches, in which he has taken 111 wickets at an average of 28.03. He has given away runs in IPL with an economy of 9.19. During this period, he has taken four wicket haul twice and five wicket haul once.
There is no update regarding Hardik Pandya
Arshdeep Singh's father Darshan Singh has not made any mention of Hardik Pandya while talking about the trade deal. Whereas there is talk in the circles of cricket that Mumbai Indians are going to include Arshdeep Singh in their camp in exchange of Hardik Pandya. Now it remains to be seen when the franchise and cricketer will inform their fans about this trade deal.
Let us tell you, currently Arshdeep Singh is on New Zealand tour with the Indian cricket team. Where, in the ongoing ODI series, he is troubling the batsmen of the opposition team with his bowling.
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