Arshdeep Singh’s first report after joining Mumbai Indians – WATCH

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Arshdeep Singh (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians have welcomed Arshdeep Singh after completing a major player deal with Punjab Kings ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.The five-time champions 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,” said Arshdeep.

Hardik Pandya moves to Punjab Kings

As part of the trade deal, Pandya will join the Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore, an increase from his previous fee of Rs 16.35 crore. Arshdeep will move to Mumbai Indians for an existing fee of Rs 18 crore.

Pandya ends second stint with Mumbai Indians

The deal will end Pandya’s second spell with the Mumbai Indians. He has won four IPL titles with this 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 in Mumbai, he moved to Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2022. In the first season, he led the new series to the title. Gujarat also reached the final in 2023.Pandya returned to Mumbai Indians in 2024 and took over as captain.In 162 IPL matches, he scored 2,955 runs at a strike rate of 146.28 and took 82 wickets.

Arshdeep joins Mumbai after eight seasons with PBKS

Arshdeep will start a new chapter with Mumbai Indians after spending eight seasons with Punjab Kings. He made his IPL debut for PBKS in 2019 and has emerged as one of the premier left-arm fast bowlers in the tournament.With 111 wickets in 96 matches, Arshdeep is the highest wicket taker in Punjab Kings’ IPL history. His ability to take wickets with the new ball and bowl in the death overs made him an important part of the Punjab attack.Arshdeep took 21 wickets in IPL 2025 and followed it up with 14 wickets in the 2026 season.