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Hardik Pandya Trades to Punjab Kings for Arshdeep Singh, Awaiting BCCI Approval
Hardik Pandya will join Punjab Kings in a trade that sends pacer Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai Indians. The deal has been agreed by both franchises but still requires ratification from the BCCI. Pandya will play under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy at Punjab Kings, focusing on his all‑round skills. The move ends Pandya’s second stint with Mumbai Indians, where his captaincy saw the team miss the playoffs twice. The BCCI has extended the player retention deadline to November 17, allowing such trades before the mini‑auction on December 16. Punjab Kings, led by Iyer, hope Pandya will strengthen their all‑round department, though he has not played competitive cricket since the previous IPL season due to injury setbacks. The trade also gives Punjab Kings the option to release Marcus Stoinis and Nehal Wadhera ahead of the mini‑auction in Goa.
Frequently asked questions
Which team is Hardik Pandya joining?
Punjab Kings.
Which player is moving to Mumbai Indians?
Arshdeep Singh.
When is the BCCI retention deadline for trades?
November 17.