Hardik Pandya signs with Punjab Kings, supports captain Shreyas Iyer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Hardik Pandya has joined Punjab Kings from Mumbai Indians in an 18 crore deal. After a challenging stint with Mumbai, where he was captain, Pandya expressed his commitment to supporting Shreyas Iyer as the team's leader. He acknowledged the need for a fresh start following mixed results, including a last-place finish in 2024 and a ninth-place finish in 2026. Arshdeep Singh moves to Mumbai as part of the trade, marking an exchange that reshapes both teams ahead of the IPL season.
- •Hardik Pandya transfers to Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore.
- •Pandya supports Shreyas Iyer, emphasizing team unity.
- •Arshdeep Singh moves to Mumbai Indians with a retention value of Rs 18 crore.
- •Pandya's move follows a rough second stint with Mumbai.
- •Punjab aims to improve following recent performance struggles.
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — 'My captain Shreyas. My team Punjab': Hardik Pandya reacts after foregoing MI captaincy and joining PBKS
"Hardik Pandya has completed a blockbuster trade to Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore, posting a viral message backing captain Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting.
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