Arshdeep Singh's first message after joining Mumbai Indians - WATCH
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newspoint|11-11-2026
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians have welcomed Arshdeep Singh after completing a major player trade with Punjab Kings ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season.
The five-time champions have signed the left-arm fast bowler in exchange for their captain Hardik Pandya , who will now play for Punjab Kings.
Arshdeep shared his first message after joining Mumbai Indians in a video posted by the franchise on social media.
"MI Paltan, duniya hila denge," Arshdeep said.
Hardik Pandya moves to Punjab Kings
Under the trade deal, Pandya will join Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore, an increase from his previous fee of Rs 16.35 crore. Arshdeep will move to Mumbai Indians at his existing fee of Rs 18 crore.
Pandya ends second stint with Mumbai Indians
The trade brings an end to Pandya's second spell with Mumbai Indians. He won four IPL titles with the franchise.
Pandya first joined MI in 2015 and became one of their key players. He played an important role in the team's title wins in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 with his performances with both bat and ball.
After seven seasons with Mumbai, he moved to Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2022. He led the new franchise to the title in its first season. Gujarat also reached the final in 2023.
Pandya returned to Mumbai Indians in 2024 and took over as captain.
In 162 IPL matches, he has scored 2,955 runs at a strike rate of 146.28 and taken 82 wickets.
Arshdeep joins Mumbai after eight seasons with PBKS
Arshdeep will begin a new chapter with Mumbai Indians after spending eight seasons with Punjab Kings. He made his IPL debut for PBKS in 2019 and went on to become one of the leading left-arm fast bowlers in the tournament.
With 111 wickets in 96 matches, Arshdeep is Punjab Kings' highest wicket-taker in IPL history. His ability to take wickets with the new ball and bowl in the death overs has made him an important part of Punjab's attack.
Arshdeep took 21 wickets in IPL 2025 and followed it up with 14 wickets in the 2026 season.
The five-time champions have signed the left-arm fast bowler in exchange for their captain Hardik Pandya , who will now play for Punjab Kings.
Arshdeep shared his first message after joining Mumbai Indians in a video posted by the franchise on social media.
"MI Paltan, duniya hila denge," Arshdeep said.
Hardik Pandya moves to Punjab Kings
Under the trade deal, Pandya will join Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore, an increase from his previous fee of Rs 16.35 crore. Arshdeep will move to Mumbai Indians at his existing fee of Rs 18 crore.
Pandya ends second stint with Mumbai Indians
The trade brings an end to Pandya's second spell with Mumbai Indians. He won four IPL titles with the franchise.
Pandya first joined MI in 2015 and became one of their key players. He played an important role in the team's title wins in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 with his performances with both bat and ball.
After seven seasons with Mumbai, he moved to Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2022. He led the new franchise to the title in its first season. Gujarat also reached the final in 2023.
Pandya returned to Mumbai Indians in 2024 and took over as captain.
In 162 IPL matches, he has scored 2,955 runs at a strike rate of 146.28 and taken 82 wickets.
Arshdeep joins Mumbai after eight seasons with PBKS
Arshdeep will begin a new chapter with Mumbai Indians after spending eight seasons with Punjab Kings. He made his IPL debut for PBKS in 2019 and went on to become one of the leading left-arm fast bowlers in the tournament.
With 111 wickets in 96 matches, Arshdeep is Punjab Kings' highest wicket-taker in IPL history. His ability to take wickets with the new ball and bowl in the death overs has made him an important part of Punjab's attack.
Arshdeep took 21 wickets in IPL 2025 and followed it up with 14 wickets in the 2026 season.
