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A trade deal involving Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya has reportedly been confirmed, although the Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians have not yet made a formal
statement. In a video, Arshdeep's father, Darshan Singh, who is travelling with his son to New Zealand for the all-format series, stated that the trade transaction has already been officially announced. Arshdeep's father stated that he is pleased that his son will be playing with players like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and others, even if the salary and other terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed.
Arshdeep Singh's Father Confirms Trade
Darshan Singh stated that the pacer and he had not previously discussed the deal. He even stated that Arshdeep and his family were shocked to learn that such a transfer had taken place.
"No, there was no such discussion. We also found out surprisingly that the trade has happened. I think the official intimation has probably come now that he has been traded, yes. But, you know how it is... wherever a person is born, they always have a special love for their native place, and they never forget it their whole life. So, Kings XI Punjab was like a native place for him; there was a very strong connection with them. So, you do feel a little emotional about it," said Arshdeep Singh's father.
"But since every franchise wants to build its own team balance, they traded him accordingly. We are very happy with Mumbai Indians as well. Over there, his old captain and old teammates like Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and others are there, so we are very happy."
Arshdeep's Father On MI Move
Darshan Singh stated that he is thrilled to see how potent the team's bowling attack appears when asked about his thoughts on Arshdeep donning the Mumbai Indians shirt during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season.
"What can I say? Just look at the fans' reactions and remarks. They are very happy that it will be a great bowling attack, and they will tackle any score. They won't even let teams cross 200 runs. But again, it's IPL with flat pitches, so anything can happen there; that's a different matter. But indeed, it's a great partnership," he said in the video.
