IPL 2027 trade: Arshdeep Singh traded to Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya moves to Punjab Kings in blockbuster swap

PTC News Desk: Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh have swapped franchises in what is being described as the biggest trade deal in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. Mumbai Indians captain Hardik is moving to Punjab Kings, while Punjab's leading fast bowler Arshdeep Singh will join Mumbai Indians.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially confirmed the blockbuster trade early on November 11. Both players have been valued at Rs 18 crore, making it a direct swap between the two franchises without any additional cash component.

The deal also marks a change in the players' valuations compared to the previous season. Punjab Kings had retained Arshdeep for Rs 18 crore, while Mumbai Indians had retained Hardik for Rs 16.35 crore.

The trade is expected to significantly alter the team combinations of both franchises. Mumbai Indians will now have one of the strongest pace attacks in the IPL, while Punjab Kings will strengthen their middle order, which is led by Shreyas Iyer.

The move brings an end to Hardik's second stint with Mumbai Indians, where he spent three seasons. His much-anticipated return to the franchise after leading Gujarat Titans turned into a difficult phase, as he struggled to win over the Mumbai supporters.

MI fans had not reacted well to Rohit Sharma being replaced as captain by Hardik, and the discontent was reflected in the team's performances. Mumbai Indians finished among the bottom two teams in two of the three seasons under his leadership.

Hardik was also linked with Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans during the trade window. Reports suggested that he wanted to return to Gujarat Titans as captain, but the franchise reportedly declined the proposal. Although GT were said to be open to bringing him back as a player, they wanted him to play under Shubman Gill's captaincy.

A day before the BCCI officially confirmed the deal, Arshdeep Singh's father had hinted at the move during an interview with journalist Vimal Kumar.

He said the possibility of Arshdeep leaving Punjab Kings initially came as a surprise, as the franchise had become his son's home. However, he was happy about the move to Mumbai Indians, where Arshdeep would get an opportunity to play alongside his India teammate Jasprit Bumrah.

Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh's IPL Records:

Both players have established themselves as consistent performers in the IPL.

Hardik Pandya has won five IPL titles — four with Mumbai Indians during his first stint and one as captain of Gujarat Titans. He has scored nearly 3,000 runs and taken 82 wickets in the tournament.

Other major trade deals in IPL history

This is the second major trade deal of the season. Earlier, Lucknow Super Giants traded Rishabh Pant to Delhi Capitals, while Kuldeep Yadav moved in the opposite direction as part of the arrangement.

Some of the biggest player trades in IPL history include:

Zaheer Khan to Mumbai Indians (2009): Part of the Robin Uthappa swap deal.

Abhishek Sharma to Sunrisers Hyderabad (2019): Part of the Shikhar Dhawan swap deal.

Hardik Pandya to Gujarat Titans (2024): Cash deal worth Rs 15 crore.

Cameron Green to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2024): Cash deal worth Rs 17.5 crore.

Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings (2025): Part of the Ravindra Jadeja swap deal.

Kuldeep Yadav to Lucknow Super Giants (2026): Part of the Rishabh Pant swap deal.