Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh are edging towards a change of IPL teams, with Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings reportedly advancing the paperwork for a proposed swap ahead of the 2027 season. Formal IPL approval and an official announcement are still awaited.
The proposed exchange would send Hardik to Punjab and Arshdeep to Mumbai. The latest accounts describe progress towards a deal, rather than an officially completed transfer. An official announcement of the exchange is still awaited.
What has moved forward
Cricbuzz reported that the franchises had exchanged Expressions of Interest, a step in the trading process. Its account says the transaction has reached an advanced stage, with contractual formalities remaining. IANS separately reported on November 7 that initial paperwork had been completed and approval from the BCCI and IPL governing council was pending.
Both accounts point towards a two-player exchange. IANS says Vishnu Vinod, who featured in earlier discussions, is not part of the proposed exchange. Final fees and the precise terms will need to come from the official confirmation.
A different role for each player
For Mumbai, the proposed arrival of Arshdeep would strengthen the Indian pace-bowling group alongside Jasprit Bumrah. For Punjab, Hardik would bring a seam-bowling all-rounder into a team led by Shreyas Iyer. A change of club would not itself amount to a captaincy announcement.
Hardik’s fitness is also relevant. IANS linked his absence from Baroda’s announced Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad to recovery from a shin problem. That selection update is separate from whether the IPL trade receives approval.
The next confirmation to watch
The key next step is a formal announcement from the league or the franchises. Until that arrives, this remains an advanced, reported trade proposal. Any confirmed change in destination, additional player or financial terms would require a fresh update.