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Arshdeep Singh will be traded to Mumbai Indians [Source: AFP]
Arshdeep Singh’s father has seemingly acknowledged that his son has been traded from the Punjab Kings to the Mumbai Indians and will don the Blue jersey next season. Arshdeep has been the subject of trade rumours, as Hardik Pandya, the MI captain, has been offered in return.
Mumbai Indians needed a solid Indian bowler to complement Jasprit Bumrah, and as a result, the team had its eyes set on the Punjab Kings pacer. The deal was reportedly wrapped up, and Arshdeep’s father has confirmed the development.
Arshdeep Singh set to play for MI, acknowledges his father
Speaking to Sports Journalist Vimal Kumar, Arshdeep Singh’s father has revealed that the much-anticipated trade deal between Mumbai Indians and the Punjab Kings has taken place, and the left-arm seamer will join forces with the five-time IPL winners.
"We had a great relationship with our home franchise, Punjab Kings, but every team wants to maintain balance, so that's why PBKS traded Arshdeep Singh to MI. Arshdeep has his old friends like Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav in Mumbai Indians," Arshdeep's father told Vimal Kumar.
Reportedly, the two franchises will officially announce the trade deal in a couple of days before the IPL 2027 retention deadline day.
(Disclaimer: The statement has been given by his father, CREX doesn't hold any accountability)
Why getting Arshdeep is a win-win situation for Mumbai Indians
With the Arshdeep Singh-Hardik Pandya trade deal almost confirmed, it can be said that the Mumbai Indians will be the happier of the two sides.
Mumbai Indians’ bowling has been their weak link in the last couple of seasons, and with Jasprit Bumrah injury-prone, the team needs a solid Indian bowler alongside him in the squad.
Moreover, the franchise is planning to release Trent Boult ahead of the IPL 2027 mini auction, which takes place next month. In such a scenario, they would love to have a wicket-taking bowler, and Arshdeep fits the bill perfectly.
Moreover, Punjab Kings’ bowling was also their weak point in IPL 2026, and they have let go of their best bowler, and have strengthened the rival team.
