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IPL 2027: The biggest trade deal in IPL history has been completed between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2027. Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has now joined the Punjab Kings team. So, Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has joined the Mumbai Indians squad. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially confirmed the trade deal. A significant trade deal between these two franchises has changed the team equation ahead of the upcoming IPL season. (Hardik Pandya traded to Punjab Arshdeep joins MI)
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Punjab signed Hardik Pandya for Rs 18 crore
Hardik Pandya has been a key member of Mumbai Indians for the past few seasons and has also captained the team. Now, his joining Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2027 is a significant change for the franchise. Punjab Kings have signed him for Rs 18 crore, which means Hardik will get Rs 1.65 crore more than his current salary. Along with his batting and fast bowling, Hardik will also bring captaincy experience to Punjab. His presence can strengthen the team's middle-order and all-rounders. Hardik has scored 2,955 runs and taken 82 wickets in 162 IPL matches.
Hardik Pandya's second stint with Mumbai Indians has come to an end. He first joined the franchise in 2015. With Mumbai, he won four IPL titles in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. After spending seven seasons in Mumbai, he joined Gujarat Titans in 2022 and made the team champions in his first season. Gujarat also played in the final in 2023. After this, Hardik returned to Mumbai in 2024 and assumed the captaincy of the team.
Arshdeep Singh's entry in the Mumbai Indians team
Mumbai Indians have signed Arshdeep Singh. Arshdeep will join the Mumbai squad with his current salary of Rs 18 crore. Arshdeep is one of the leading T20 bowlers in India. Arshdeep was part of the Punjab team for eight seasons. He made his IPL debut with Punjab Kings in 2019. Arshdeep became the highest wicket taker for Punjab Kings with 111 wickets in 96 matches. Arshdeep is known for swinging the new ball and preventing runs in the death overs. He is India's highest wicket-taker in men's T20 international cricket. So his experience in T20 cricket can be beneficial for Mumbai.
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Two marquees #TeamIndia stars, two franchises and a blockbuster trade
Hardik Pandya heads to @PunjabKingsIPL and Arshdeep Singh moves to @mipaltan.
Hardik will join #PBKS at a revised fee of INR 18 crore, up from… pic.twitter.com/LMcYMjnScF
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) November 11, 2026
A big change for both teams
With this trade, Punjab Kings got an experienced Indian all-rounder with captaincy experience. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have roped in Arshdeep Singh, one of the most successful bowlers in Indian T20 cricket. The trade is in the news in the wake of IPL 2027, as two key Indian internationals have been swapped in it.
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