IPL 2027: Arshdeep Singh's father opens up on his son's trade to Mumbai Indians
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Arshdeep Singh is set to play for a new franchise in IPL 2027.
The high-profile trade between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings involving Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh is in the final phase. A Cricbuzz report has confirmed that both franchises have received formal approval, and now only the official announcement remains.
Arshdeep’s father, Darshan Singh, has also confirmed that his son will represent the five-time champion in IPL 2027.
In an interaction with Vimal Kumar on his YouTube channel, Darshan said, “I also found out surprisingly that the trade has happened, and the official intimation has most likely come that the trade has taken place.”
He is with the pacer in New Zealand for the ongoing tour. Arshdeep has been part of PBKS since his debut in 2019. He is PBKS’ leading wicket-taker. The 27-year-old has taken 111 wickets in 96 matches at an economy rate of 9.18.
Letting go of Arshdeep is an emotional decision for PBKS, which his father also accepted. He added, “You know, a person always has a strong connection with his native place; they never forget that place their whole life. So, Kings XI Punjab was like a native place for Arshdeep; he had a good relationship with them, so you feel a little emotional.”
He also expressed happiness on his son joining MI. Darshan said, “We are very happy with Mumbai Indians also. His old captain (Rohit Sharma) is there, his old teammates are there like Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and others, so we are very happy.”
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The trade between MI and PBKS will end Hardik’s second stint with the five-time champions. He joined Gujarat Titans in 2022, leaving MI, and led them for two seasons, including the 2022 IPL championship.
In 2024, MI traded him from GT and handed over the captaincy, replacing Rohit Sharma. Following Pandya’s departure, the franchise will have to find a new captain. Reportedly, Rohit is set to lead the franchise in IPL 2027.
Official confirmation from both franchises is still awaited. However, Cricbuzz reports that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) approved the trade. Additionally, both players’ fees remain the same.
MI retained Hardik for INR 16.35 crore, while PBKS used the RTM card to acquire Arshdeep for INR 18 crore in 2025. The two players will be getting the same salary with their new franchises.
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Arshdeep Singh has taken 111 wickets in 96 games and is Punjab Kings’ leading wicket-taker in the IPL.
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