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Hardik Pandya May Move to Punjab but Is Unlikely to Captain in IPL 2027
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings are discussing a trade involving Hardik Pandya ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season.
One account says the proposed deal could send India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai, while another also names Punjab wicketkeeper-batter Vishnu Vinod; the terms are unclear.
The deal has not been finalised, and both teams have until the player-retention deadline, which has been extended to November 17, to work out the details.
Hardik’s future at Mumbai has been uncertain after three seasons as captain, during which the team missed the playoffs twice.
Rohit Sharma is expected to captain Mumbai again, while Shreyas Iyer is expected to remain Punjab’s captain after leading the team to the 2025 final.
Hardik is expected to join Punjab as a player, not captain, if the trade goes ahead.
His recent injury setbacks and fitness will also matter, with the IPL 2027 mini-auction scheduled for December 16 in Goa.
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings are in advanced talks about a trade involving Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh ahead of IPL 2027.
The deal has not been finalised, and reports differ on whether the proposed exchange could include other players.
Pandya is unlikely to captain Punjab, where Shreyas Iyer is expected to remain skipper.
The trade could strengthen Mumbai’s pace attack and give Punjab the services of Pandya as an all-rounder.
The BCCI has extended the player retention deadline to November 17, and the mini-auction is scheduled for December 16 in Goa.
- Who
- Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings are discussing a trade involving Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh.
- What
- The teams are considering a deal that could send Pandya to Punjab and Arshdeep to Mumbai. It has not been finalised.
- When
- Talks were reported on November 3, 2026, ahead of IPL 2027.
- Where
- The discussions involve Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings.
- Why
- Mumbai may be seeking a frontline fast bowler, while Punjab is interested in Pandya’s all-round abilities and bowling.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Pandya returned to Mumbai Indians as captain, replacing Rohit Sharma.
Punjab Kings reached their first IPL final since 2014.
Reports said Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings were in talks over a possible trade involving Pandya and Arshdeep Singh.
The extended player retention deadline is due.
The IPL 2027 mini-auction is scheduled to take place in Goa.
- Potential trade
- Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh
- Punjab captain
- Shreyas Iyer is expected to continue as skipper
- Retention deadline
- November 17, 2026
- Mini-auction
- December 16, 2026, in Goa
- Trade status
- Not finalised as of November 3, 2026
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What people are saying
Talks are going on. Both parties (MI and PBKS) are keen to make it happen. Having said that, it is not a done deal yet,
With Iyer as captain, Hardik will come in only as a player and that has been conveyed clearly,
SKY is not up for trade, and there have been no discussions, nor will there be,