Ahead of IPL 2027, Punjab Kings have included Hardik Pandya in their squad in a successful trade with Mumbai Indians. Hardik was the captain of Mumbai. Before this he also captained Gujarat Titans. In such a situation, the question in the minds of the fans is whether Hardik will also be the captain of Punjab Kings in 2027? If you also have a question in your mind, then know that Hardik himself has answered it.
Yes, that is what has happened. Actually, Hardik Pandya has shared a new post from his official Instagram account. He has shared a picture of himself with the fans which is in Punjab Kings jersey. In the caption of this post, Hardik wrote the name of the captain of Punjab Kings.
Hardik Hardik wrote, “My captain Shreyas Iyer. My coach Ricky Ponting. My team, Punjab Kings. I stand behind you.” It is clear from the caption of HP that once again Shreyas Iyer is going to lead Punjab Kings. Hardik has also accepted Iyer as his captain and is ready to play under him.
Hardik got benefit worth crores: Indian team's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya got benefit worth crores after joining Punjab Kings. Now his salary has increased from Rs 16.5 crore to Rs 18 crore. That means he will get Rs 1.5 crore more fees for IPL 2027 than the previous season.
Also know that Punjab Kings have paid a big price to get Hardik. They have traded Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai Indians. He was involved in Punjab Kings for the last eight seasons. Arshdeep is the best bowler in the IPL history of PBKS. He has taken 111 wickets in 96 matches. His left arm fast bowling will strengthen the bowling attack of Mumbai Indians.
Hardik's IPL career: HP has parted ways with Mumbai Indians for the second time in his IPL career. Recall that he started his career with MI. He first joined the Mumbai Indians team in 2015. He won the IPL title in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 with this franchise.
Hardik joined Gujarat Titans in 2022 after spending seven seasons with Mumbai. He also made Gujarat champion in the very first season under his captaincy. After this, Gujarat also reached the final in 2023. Hardik returned to Mumbai Indians in 2024 and took over the captaincy of the team. Hardik has so far scored 2,955 runs in 162 IPL matches at a strike rate of 146.28 and has also taken 82 wickets.