Hardik Pandya joins Punjab Kings as Arshdeep Singh moves to Mumbai
The confirmed swap ahead of IPL 2027 ends Hardik Pandya's second Mumbai Indians stint, sends Arshdeep Singh the other way and leaves Mumbai's captaincy unresolved in the coverage.
By Hushread Stories, from 10 outlets · First published 11 Nov 2026
In brief
- Hardik Pandya joined Punjab Kings from Mumbai Indians in a confirmed trade ahead of IPL 2027.
- Arshdeep Singh moved to Mumbai Indians in exchange for Hardik, completing a direct swap between the franchises.
- Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh will each earn ₹18 crore in IPL 2027, according to Times Now.
- Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia said Mumbai Indians were keen on Arshdeep Singh and described how the trade came together.
- Mohammed Kaif said Hardik Pandya made a blunder by leaving Gujarat Titans, after Pandya's trade to Punjab.
Timeline · 6 moments
Mohammed Kaif criticises Pandya's decision to leave Gujarat Titans
Crictracker ↗Ness Wadia explains how the Hardik trade came together
Times of India Top Stories ↗Mumbai Indians publish emotional tribute to departing captain
Times now ↗Pandya's Punjab Kings salary reported at Rs 18 crore
Times of India Top Stories ↗IPL executives confirm the player exchange through statement
The Hindu ↗Pandya and Arshdeep named in proposed franchise swap
India Today ↗Update 12 Nov 2026, 1:26 pm UTC
The trade remains confirmed, with Hardik Pandya moving to Punjab Kings and Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai Indians. New coverage adds Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia's account of how the deal came together and Mohammed Kaif's criticism of Pandya's earlier decision to leave Gujarat Titans.
Update 12 Nov 2026, 7:21 am UTC
Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia has now discussed how the Hardik Pandya-Arshdeep Singh trade came together. He said letting Arshdeep go was difficult, while explaining that Mumbai were keen on the India pacer.
How it started
Hardik Pandya's second spell at Mumbai Indians has ended with a move to Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2027. Arshdeep Singh is heading to Mumbai in return, according to India Today.
The deal exchanges two players who have been central to their respective teams in recent seasons, The Hindu reported. It also takes Mumbai's captain out of the franchise, making this more than a change of playing personnel.
How it unfolded
On November 11, India Today reported the trade sending Pandya to Punjab and Arshdeep to Mumbai. The arrangement was a player-for-player swap, rather than a move involving only Pandya.
Confirmation followed through a media statement from IPL executives, according to The Hindu. That established the exchange as a completed deal ahead of the 2027 season.
The financial detail also emerged on November 11. Times of India Top Stories reported that Pandya was moving to Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore, equivalent to Rs 180 million.
Mumbai then marked the departure with an emotional tribute to their outgoing skipper, Times now reported. The farewell accompanied the end of his second stint with the franchise.
Pandya's first reaction pointed to his place within Punjab's setup. He referred to "My captain Shreyas, my coach Ricky", according to Times of India Top Stories, acknowledging a captain other than himself at his new team.
Where it stands
The trade is complete: Pandya is a Punjab Kings player and Arshdeep has joined Mumbai Indians. The Hindu reported official confirmation of the exchange, so this is no longer a proposed deal.
Pandya leaves behind the Mumbai captaincy as well as his playing place. His comments about Shreyas, reported by The Cricket News, indicate that he is joining Punjab under its existing captain rather than taking that role himself.
What to watch
Mumbai's captaincy is the main unresolved issue in the supplied coverage. Gulf News raised the possibility of Rohit Sharma returning as captain for IPL 2027, but the coverage does not confirm an appointment. A formal decision on who succeeds Pandya remains the next development to watch.
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