A massive shake-up has hit the Indian Premier League. Twenty20 tournament organisers revealed on Wednesday that Mumbai Indians have officially parted ways with skipper Hardik Pandya.
In a direct trade, Punjab Kings hand over left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh to secure the star all-rounder.
Pandya's Track Record
Pandya served as Mumbai captain since 2024. Across two stints with the five-time champions, he lifted four IPL trophies.
He also captained Gujarat Titans for two seasons, guiding them to a fairytale championship win in their very first run in 2022.
New Attack and Upcoming Dates
Arshdeep leaves Punjab after an eight-season stay. He will now team up with Jasprit Bumrah to form a fierce fast-bowling unit for Mumbai.
Teams must submit their player retention and release lists by November 17. The IPL mini-auction is set for December 16 in Goa.
While organisers have not yet confirmed the full match schedule, the 20th season of the IPL is expected to take place between March and May next year.
What happens next
Franchises must hand in their retention and release lists by November 17, ahead of the IPL mini-auction in Goa on December 16, with the season expected to run from March to May next year.
