In a major player trade ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has left Mumbai Indians to join Punjab Kings, while left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has moved in the opposite direction to join Mumbai Indians.
Hardik, who captained Mumbai Indians starting from the 2024 season, saw his valuation increase from INR 16.35 crore to INR 18 crore under the trade agreement. Meanwhile, Arshdeep—who had represented Punjab Kings since his debut in 2019—joins Mumbai at the exact same price of INR 18 crore.
Read nextJose Mourinho Asks Brazil Coach Carlo Ancelotti to Give Endrick More Playing TimeWith Hardik's departure, Mumbai Indians will need to name a new captain. Kieron Pollard has taken over as the franchise's new head coach, sparking speculation that former captain Rohit Sharma could potentially return to the leadership role. For Hardik, Punjab Kings marks his third IPL franchise following previous stints with Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans, during which he captured five IPL titles. At Mumbai, Arshdeep will team up with Jasprit Bumrah to form a formidable pace attack.
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