"Shreyas is my captain, Ponting is my coach," said Hardik Pandya upon joining Punjab Kings
Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh have switched franchises in a player-exchange deal, with Hardik moving to Punjab Kings and Arshdeep joining Mumbai Indians. Hardik will earn Rs 18 crore at Punjab, compared to the Rs 16.35 crore he was earning at Mumbai. Meanwhile, Arshdeep, who was earning Rs 18 crore at Punjab, will continue to receive the same amount at Mumbai Indians.
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There was no hesitation or attempt to hide his feelings. After joining Punjab Kings, Hardik Pandya spoke spontaneously and made his feelings clear: "Shreyas is my captain, Ponting is my coach."
Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh have switched franchises in a player-exchange deal, with Hardik moving to Punjab Kings and Arshdeep joining Mumbai Indians. Hardik will earn Rs 18 crore at Punjab, compared to the Rs 16.35 crore he was earning at Mumbai. Meanwhile, Arshdeep, who was earning Rs 18 crore at Punjab, will continue to receive the same amount at Mumbai Indians.
This marks Hardik's second departure from Mumbai Indians, the franchise with which he won four IPL titles. He first joined Mumbai in 2015 and was part of their title-winning campaigns in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.
Hardik returned to Mumbai for a second stint in 2024 and was handed the captaincy, taking over from Rohit Sharma. However, his second stint with the franchise was far from successful, with the period proving to be a difficult one for both Hardik and the team.
On the other hand, after spending eight seasons with Punjab Kings, Arshdeep Singh will now begin a new chapter with Mumbai Indians. He made his IPL debut for Punjab in 2019 and gradually established himself as one of India's finest left-arm fast bowlers.
Arshdeep has picked up 111 wickets in 96 IPL matches, making him Punjab Kings' highest-ever wicket-taker. His move to Mumbai marks the end of a long association with Punjab and the beginning of an exciting new chapter in his IPL career.
