Why former CSK player thinks Hardik’s trade to Punjab is ‘not a great…situation’
· Sports · Indian Express
All-rounder Hardik Pandya has moved from the Mumbai Indians to the Punjab Kings in a major player trade ahead of the upcoming IPL season, with fast bowler Arshdeep Singh heading in the opposite direction. Former Chennai Super Kings cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath stated that the trade is not entirely beneficial for Pandya because he will not serve as team captain. Punjab is currently led by Shreshas Iyer, who captained the side to the final in the 2025 season. Badrinath noted that Pandya will miss out on higher price bracket earnings that he could have secured by entering the mega auction. Despite the captaincy limitation, Badrinath praised Pandya as a premier all-rounder and acknowledged Arshdeep as one of India's top death bowlers, making the trade a strong sporting addition for both franchises.
Why it matters
This trade shifts key national team stars between two major IPL franchises, altering team leadership dynamics and player earnings ahead of the mega auction.
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