Sat, 7 Nov, 2026, 06:18 pm
Reported by Rediff
The IPL landscape shifts dramatically as star all-rounder Hardik Pandya moves to Punjab Kings in a high-profile trade for pacer Arshdeep Singh, reshaping team dynamics ahead of the upcoming auction.
IMAGE: Hardik Pandya had a forgettable IPL 2026 as captain and player as Mumbai Indians finished 9th on the points table. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points
Hardik Pandya is set to join Punjab Kings in a trade deal, with Arshdeep Singh moving to Mumbai Indians.
The trade has been agreed upon by both franchises but awaits ratification from the BCCI.Hardik Pandya will play under Shreyas Iyers captaincy at Punjab Kings, focusing on his all-round abilities.
This move concludes Hardiks second stint with Mumbai Indians, where his captaincy tenure saw the team miss play-offs twice.
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