Arshdeep Singh to join Mumbai Indians in IPL 2027, his father says after trade approval

Arshdeep Singh’s father, Darshan Singh, said in an interview on Vimal Kumar’s YouTube channel that his son will represent Mumbai Indians in IPL 2027 after a high-profile trade between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings moved into its final phase.

Cricbuzz has reported that both franchises have received formal approval for the swap and that only the official announcement remains, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) having approved the trade, according to the same report. The two players’ fees will remain unchanged: Mumbai Indians retained Hardik Pandya for INR 16.35 crore, while Punjab Kings had previously acquired Arshdeep Singh via the RTM card for INR 18 crore in 2025, and both will receive the same salaries with their new teams.

Darshan, who said he was speaking while accompanying his son on the ongoing tour of New Zealand, described how he learned about the move: “I also found out surprisingly that the trade has happened, and the official intimation has most likely come that the trade has taken place.”

Arshdeep has been with Punjab Kings since his debut in 2019 and is the franchise’s leading wicket-taker, having taken 111 wickets in 96 matches at an economy rate of 9.18. Darshan acknowledged the emotional nature of letting the pacer go, saying: “You know, a person always has a strong connection with his native place; they never forget that place their whole life. So, Kings XI Punjab was like a native place for Arshdeep; he had a good relationship with them, so you feel a little emotional.”

Darshan also expressed satisfaction at his son joining Mumbai Indians and referenced familiar faces at the franchise: “We are very happy with Mumbai Indians also. His old captain (Rohit Sharma) is there, his old teammates are there like Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and others, so we are very happy.”

The reported swap will bring an end to Hardik Pandya’s second stint with Mumbai Indians; he had left MI to join Gujarat Titans in 2022, led GT for two seasons including the 2022 IPL championship, and was traded back to MI in 2024 when the franchise handed him the captaincy, replacing Rohit Sharma. Following Pandya’s departure in this trade, Mumbai Indians will need a new captain, and reports indicate Rohit Sharma is set to lead the franchise in IPL 2027.

Official confirmation from both Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings is still awaited, even as Cricbuzz reports BCCI approval; further announcements from the franchises will determine the formal completion of the trades and any resulting leadership changes for IPL 2027.