The extremely speculated trade deal between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS) has been sealed. Hardik Pandya has joined the Punjab Kings, and from the Punjab Kings, Arshdeep Singh has completed his move to the Mumbai Indians. After altering sides, each of the Indian cricket superstars have expressed their first reactions by way of their social media platforms.
While Pandya has shared a number of motivational words with a nonetheless photo, Arshdeep Singh shared a video message for the fans by way of the official social media accounts of MI. For obvious causes, each of the players’ respective reactions have attracted loads of attention from the cricket fans internationally.
Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh be part of PBKS and MI, respectively
According to an IPL press statement, Hardik will be part of PBKS for a payment of INR 18 crore, up from his present payment of INR 16.35 crore, while Arshdeep will be part of MI at his present payment of INR 18 crore. Ahead of IPL 2027, this trade deal is arguably the most effective thus far by way of the standing of the players involved within the deal.
As previous media studies suggested, there were a number of interests in Hardik Pandya, underneath whose leadership MI completed ninth in 2026. Overall, MI have gained 15 and lost 24 underneath the leadership of Hardik since 2024.
Arshdeep Singh’s message after becoming a member of the Mumbai Indians
On the other facet, Arshdeep Singh has a protracted association with the Punjab Kings. The fast bowler performed 96 matches across eight seasons for them to take 111 wickets. The left-arm seamer made his IPL debut in 2019 with PBKS and relentlessly performed for them till the previous season. IPL 2026 was not up to the mark for him as he conceded an economic system rate of 10.20, taking 14 wickets in 14 matches and as many innings.
Because of his experience and credibility as a white-ball seamer, fans may count on efficient spells from Arshdeep within the IPL 2027 season, taking part in for the Mumbai Indians. Within the official video, Arshdeep Singh said, “MI Paltan, duniya hila denge” with some facial expressions.
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Hardik Pandya’s first response after becoming a member of the Punjab Kings
Like Arshdeep, Hardik Pandya’s individual efficiency was also not up to the mark for MI within the previous season. In ten matches and ten innings, the tempo bowling all-rounder scored solely 206 runs, with a highest score of 40. With the ball, he took solely 4 wickets in 9 innings with an economic system rate of 11.42.
Along with being in poor kind, the franchise was troubled by his fitness as effectively. Hardik Pandya missed a number of matches due to accidents. He has yet to get his fitness clearance from BCCI’s medical board. Regardless of the deal, there are nonetheless questions over his fitness ahead of the upcoming IPL season.
After becoming a member of PBKS, Hardik shared a message for the fans. Confirming the switch, he wrote, “My captain. Shreyas. My Coach. Ricky. My workforce. All of Punjab. I am standing behind you.”
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