The high-profile player swap ends Pandya’s second stint with Mumbai Indians, while Punjab Kings receive the all-rounder in exchange for their leading left-arm pacer
New Delhi: In a landmark Indian Premier League (IPL) transfer, Hardik Pandya has been traded from Mumbai Indians (MI) to Punjab Kings (PBKS) for Rs 18 crore, with pacer Arshdeep Singh moving in the opposite direction. The exchange has been described as the biggest player trade in IPL history, PTI reported.
The IPL confirmed the deal, revising Pandya’s fee from Rs 16.35 crore to Rs 18 crore, while Arshdeep will join Mumbai at his existing fee of Rs 18 crore.
The move brings Pandya’s second association with Mumbai to an end. He first represented the franchise in 2015 and was part of four title-winning campaigns before joining Gujarat Titans in 2022. He led Gujarat to the IPL title in its debut season and guided the team to the 2023 final.
Arshdeep, meanwhile, leaves Punjab after eight seasons, having become the franchise’s leading wicket-taker with 111 wickets in 96 matches.
The trade also marks a significant reshuffle for both franchises ahead of the next IPL season, with Mumbai securing an established left-arm pacer and Punjab adding an experienced all-rounder.
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