Mumbai Indians (MI) have reinforced their fast-bowling unit by signing India’s leading T20I wicket-taker Arshdeep Singh from Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a landmark player trade that sends former MI skipper Hardik Pandya in the opposite direction ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season.

Formally announced on Wednesday following days of speculation, the blockbuster deal sees Pandya join PBKS for Rs 18 crore, an increase from his previous Rs 16.35 crore fee, while Arshdeep moves to Mumbai on his existing Rs 18 crore contract.