Watch: Arshdeep Singh’s father confirms India star’s trade to Mumbai Indians before IPL 2027 auction

During the third ODI of the five-match series between India and New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton, Arshdeep Singh’s father confirmed the trade of the Indian pacer to the Mumbai Indians ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 auction from the Punjab Kings (PBKS). 

Arshdeep Singh has been in good touch in the ODI series as he returned with figures of 4/70 during the opening clash of the series in Auckland against the Blackcaps. His new-ball skill would be incredibly valuable for the franchise he joins in the IPL.

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There are lots of rumours of Arshdeep being traded to Mumbai in place of the premier Indian all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, ahead of the IPL 2027 auction. And the pacer’s father confirmed the news, besides mentioning how important Punjab would be for the star batter.

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“No, it’s not only a discussion, but surprisingly, I found that the trade has already happened, as the Indian board will confirm it. But the trade is completed.” Arshdeep’s father said in an interaction with Vimal Kumar.  

“However, you know, wherever a player is born, he gets a bond with that place, because he plays at the venue for a long time. So, Punjab will always be there. But every team wants to have the best balance, and in Mumbai, he will have Bumrah and SKY.” He added.

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Arshdeep has picked up 294 wickets in 223 innings of the T20s at an average of 23.81 and a strike rate of 16.3, with an economy rate of 8.74, thanks to the best bowling figures of 5/32 in an innings.

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Arshdeep has collected a total of 111 wickets in 95 innings of the IPL at an average of 28.02 and a strike rate of 18.3, with an economy rate of 9.18. His best campaign of the IPL came in 2025, when he notched up 21 wickets in 16 innings at an average of 24.66 and an economy rate of 8.88.

Hardik Pandya, meanwhile, has been under pressure, having not scored a single fifty in the IPL since 2024. In the last season, he got 206 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 138.25 with the best score of 40 runs.

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With the ball, the Indian all-rounder took only four wickets in nine innings at an average of 65.75 and an economy rate of 11.42. Notably, he hasn’t played any games since the end of IPL 2026 for the Mumbai Indians.