List Of Cricketers To Play For Both Mumbai Indians And Punjab Kings In IPL

Players to feature for both MI and PBKS in IPL [Source: BCCI, X]

Weeks of anticipation ended for IPL fans when the Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings officially announced the Hardik Pandya-Arshdeep Singh blockbuster trade on Wednesday morning. 

Despite speculation, no third player was included, making it a straight swap for days ahead of the retention deadline. Previously, a host of players, including some IPL-winning, high-profile names, have represented both franchises. Here's a look at the players to feature for both MI and PBKS in the 19 IPL seasons.

Hardik-Arshdeep: The latest duo to play for both MI & PBKS

So far, 34 players have played for both MI and PBKS. The most notable names include Piyush Chawla, who started his IPL career with PBKS (then KXIP) and ended it with the Mumbai Indians. Similarly, Glenn Maxwell was a star for both franchises early in his IPL career.

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Players like Shardul Thakur (PBKS/KXIP) and Mujeeb-ur-Rahman (MI) played only one match for the respective franchise. However, they have featured in both XIs. Check the full list below.

(PBKS and MI common players list)

In addition to the above names, players like Jitesh Sharma, Nicholas Pooran and Jalaj Saxena have played for PBKS and were also part of the MI squad; however, none debuted for the five-time champions.

New era beckons for PBKS and MI

For over a decade, Hardik Pandya has been a central figure in the Mumbai Indians middle-order. The MI-scouted product left the franchise for a couple of years before a homecoming as captain. However, his second stint at the Wankhede did not go as planned, with the team failing to reach the playoffs twice in three seasons.

On the other hand, Arshdeep Singh has been a franchise player for the Punjab Kings, having joined them in 2019. The left-arm quick has picked 111 wickets in 96 appearances for his home franchise, as their all-time leading wicket-taker. He will join Jasprit Bumrah, aiming for reinvention after a dip in form.

Both Pandya and Arshdeep have been prolific T20 players, having performed well in the IPL for an extended period. A change could work for both teams, as all parties look to find solutions after missing the IPL 2026 playoffs.

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