Arshdeep Singh has been traded to Mumbai Indians: Father on IPL rumours

Arshdeep Singh's IPL future appears to be heading towards Mumbai Indians after his father confirmed the trade from Punjab Kings. The move could strengthen MI's pace attack alongside Jasprit Bumrah, while Hardik Pandya is set to bring his all-round value to Punjab.Arshdeep Singh is switching PBKS for MI in IPL 2027. (PTI Photo)New Delhi,Nov 10, 2026 12:21 ISTArshdeep Singh's move from Punjab Kings to Mumbai Indians is done, with the fast bowler's father confirming the trade and expressing happiness over the switch. The franchises are yet to make an official announcement, with the deal awaiting formal approval.Speaking to sports journalist Vimal Kumar in Hamilton, New Zealand, Arshdeep's father revealed that the family had not anticipated the development. His son was part of India's squad for the third ODI against New Zealand, which was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain."Yes, the trade is done. We are happy with Mumbai Indians," he said."We also got to know it out of nowhere. There was a slight sadness that he is going away from his native place. But all franchises want to create a balance in the team, so they traded him. We are very happy with Mumbai Indians as well," he added. India Today had earlier learnt that Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings were working on a trade involving Arshdeep and Hardik Pandya, with the India all-rounder set to move to Punjab in the opposite direction. Both franchises had submitted expressions of interest to the BCCI, although the deal is yet to be officially ratified.ARSHDEEP TO MI, HARDIK TO PBKSThe proposed swap would give Mumbai Indians a proven left-arm fast bowler to partner Jasprit Bumrah. Arshdeep has picked up 111 wickets in 96 IPL matches, having represented Punjab Kings throughout his IPL career since making his debut in 2019. He has been particularly effective in the powerplay and at the death, offering Mumbai a bowling option they have often lacked. Arshdeep could form part of a formidable pace attack alongside Bumrah, with Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar also potential options if Mumbai decide to retain them. However, their places in the IPL 2027 squad are yet to be confirmed. The addition of Arshdeep would give Mumbai greater flexibility in building their bowling combination.Punjab, meanwhile, would gain Hardik's experience and all-round value. The India international can strengthen their middle order while providing an additional seam-bowling option, giving the franchise greater balance.Hardik's move would mark a return to the franchise where his IPL career began. He represented Mumbai Indians from 2015 to 2021 before joining Gujarat Titans, whom he led to the title in their debut season in 2022. He returned to Mumbai ahead of IPL 2024 and captained the side in the 2024 and 2025 seasons.The trade comes with the IPL 2027 retention deadline approaching. The BCCI has extended the cut-off for all 10 franchises to submit their lists of retained and released players to November 17, from the original November 15 deadline. The IPL 2027 mini-auction is scheduled to take place in Goa on December 16, with the player registration window closing on November 23 and the final auction list due on December 3.- Ends