Mumbai Indians trade captain Pandya to Punjab for Arshdeep

Mumbai Indians have traded captain Hardik Pandya to Punjab Kings in exchange for left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh ahead of next year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), organisers said on Wednesday.

All-rounder Pandya has captained Mumbai since 2024. He has won four IPL titles in two stints with the five-time champions.

Pandya also led Gujarat Titans for two seasons, guiding them to the title in their debut campaign in 2022.

Arshdeep, who spent eight seasons with Punjab, will join Jasprit Bumrah in what promises to be a formidable pace attack at Mumbai.

Franchises must submit their retention and release lists by November 17. The IPL mini-auction is scheduled for December 16 in Goa.

Organisers have not announced the schedule, but the 20th season of the tournament is expected to run from March to May next year.