My captain Shreyas, my coach Ricky: Hardik's first comment after joining PBKS
· Sports · Times of India
Hardik Pandya has moved from Mumbai Indians to Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore ahead of the 2027 IPL season. In a direct trade, Punjab Kings sent fast bowler Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai Indians for his existing fee of ₹18 crore. Pandya's new fee is higher than his previous ₹16.35 crore. Following the move, Pandya shared an Instagram message, naming Shreyas Iyer as his captain and Ricky Ponting as his coach. This transfer concludes Pandya's second tenure with Mumbai Indians, where he secured four IPL titles.
Why it matters
This high-profile player trade significantly alters the squad dynamics for both Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, impacting their strategies and performance for the upcoming IPL season. It also reflects a substantial financial investment in Pandya's all-round capabilities.
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