Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh Trade Confirmed. Pacer's Father Spills Details

Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya trade confirmed by pacer's father© AFP

Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians are yet to make an official announcement, but several reports have confirmed that a trade deal involving Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya has materialised. Arshdeep's father, Darshan Singh, who is accompanying his son in New Zealand for the all-format series, said in a video that an intimation about the trade deal has already been received, making it official. While the salary and other details of the trade are yet to be made public, Arshdeep's father said that he is happy to know that his son will be playing alongside the likes of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, etc.

Speaking to Vimal Kumar in New Zealand, Darshan Singh said that no prior discussion took place with the pacer about the trade. In fact, he claimed that Arshdeep and his family were surprised to know that such a trade had happened. When asked if there was a prior discussion, Arshdeep's father said: "No, there was no such discussion." Darshan Singh, however, didn't mention whether he had received any information about Hardik Pandya joining PBKS as part of the deal.

He added: "We also found out surprisingly that the trade has happened. I think the official intimation has probably come now that he has been traded, yes. But, you know how it is... wherever a person is born, they always have a special love for their native place, and they never forget it their whole life. So, Kings XI Punjab was like a native place for him; there was a very strong connection with them. So, you do feel a little emotional about it.

"But since every franchise wants to build its own team balance, they traded him accordingly. We are very happy with Mumbai Indians as well. Over there, his old captain and old teammates like Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and others are there, so we are very happy."

Arshdeep Singh's father CONFIRMED the trade! Every franchise wants team balance, so they traded him accordingly. We're very happy with Mumbai Indians. He'll reunite with his former captain and longtime teammates Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav so we are very happy. [Vimal Kumar] https://t.co/2hgwawI9i4

— Rohan (@rohann__45) November 10, 2026

When asked about his views on Arshdeep wearing the Mumbai Indians jersey in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season, Darshan Singh said that he is excited to see how powerful the franchise's bowling attack is looking.

"What can I say? Just look at the fans' reactions and remarks. They are very happy that it will be a great bowling attack, and they will tackle any score. They won't even let teams cross 200 runs. But again, it's IPL with flat pitches, so anything can happen there; that's a different matter. But indeed, it's a great partnership," he said in the video.

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