IPL 2027 Trade Confirmed: Hardik Pandya Joins Punjab Kings, Arshdeep Singh Moves to Mumbai Indians

Pune, 13th November 2026: Hardik Pandya will play for Punjab Kings in IPL 2027 after the league confirmed a trade that sends fast bowler Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai Indians. The IPL announced the swap on November 11, Pune Pulse reported, ending Hardik’s second spell at Mumbai.

The IPL’s post said Hardik will join Punjab “at a revised fee of INR 18 crore”. Arshdeep moves at his existing Rs 18 crore fee.

The trade at a glance

Earlier reports, before the official announcement, had said Hardik would keep his Rs 16.35 crore salary. The IPL’s own post gives the higher figure, which we treat as final.

How IPL trades work

Teams can swap players or buy them outright for cash during the trade window that runs between seasons and closes shortly before the auction. Both franchises and the player must agree, and the IPL governing council confirms the deal. The player’s fee can be revised as part of the trade, which is why Hardik’s salary rose.

Why Mumbai made the move

Mumbai Indians gain a left-arm new-ball and death-overs specialist in Arshdeep, who has led India’s T20 attack in recent years. Mumbai have not named a new captain yet and said they will announce one at the right time.

Punjab Kings get one of the few genuine fast-bowling all-rounders in Indian cricket. Hardik has captained Gujarat Titans to the 2022 title and led Mumbai in recent seasons, so he brings leadership experience as well.

Hardik’s record at a glance

Hardik began his IPL career with Mumbai Indians, won titles with them, then moved to Gujarat Titans as captain and won the 2022 trophy in their first season. He returned to Mumbai before the 2024 season. Punjab Kings will be his third franchise.

What it means for fans in Pune

Pune has no IPL team of its own, though the city’s MCA Stadium at Gahunje has hosted IPL matches in the past and talk of a future Pune franchise continues, as we reported in IPL expansion 2028. For now, many Pune fans follow Mumbai, and losing Hardik will change the team’s look.

More trades may follow

Other deals are being discussed before the auction. Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants are reported to be in talks over a trade involving Mohammed Shami and Sam Curran, but nothing has been confirmed. The IPL has not yet announced the 2027 auction date. Follow our sports section for updates.

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