The highly speculated trade deal between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS) has been sealed. Hardik Pandya has joined the Punjab Kings, and from the Punjab Kings, Arshdeep Singh has completed his move to the Mumbai Indians. After changing sides, both of the Indian cricket superstars have expressed their first reactions through their social media platforms.

While Pandya has shared a few motivational words with a still photo, Arshdeep Singh shared a video message for the fans through the official social media accounts of MI. For obvious reasons, both of the players' respective reactions have attracted a lot of attention from the cricket fans across the world.

Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh join PBKS and MI, respectively

According to an IPL press statement, Hardik will join PBKS for a fee of INR 18 crore, up from his existing fee of INR 16.35 crore, while Arshdeep will join MI at his existing fee of INR 18 crore. Ahead of IPL 2027, this trade deal is arguably the best so far in terms of the status of the players involved in the deal.

As previous media reports suggested, there were multiple interests in Hardik Pandya, under whose leadership MI finished ninth in 2026. Overall, MI have won 15 and lost 24 under the leadership of Hardik since 2024.

Arshdeep Singh's message after joining the Mumbai Indians

On the other side, Arshdeep Singh has a long association with the Punjab Kings. The fast bowler played 96 matches across eight seasons for them to take 111 wickets. The left-arm seamer made his IPL debut in 2019 with PBKS and relentlessly played for them until the previous season. IPL 2026 was not up to the mark for him as he conceded an economy rate of 10.20, taking 14 wickets in 14 matches and as many innings.

Because of his experience and credibility as a white-ball seamer, fans could expect effective spells from Arshdeep in the IPL 2027 season, playing for the Mumbai Indians. In the official video, Arshdeep Singh said, "MI Paltan, duniya hila denge" with some facial expressions.

Loud & Clear 💪 https://t.co/m4qezEJcZo

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) November 11, 2026

Hardik Pandya's first reaction after joining the Punjab Kings

Like Arshdeep, Hardik Pandya's individual performance was also not up to the mark for MI in the previous season. In ten matches and ten innings, the pace bowling all-rounder scored only 206 runs, with a highest score of 40. With the ball, he took only 4 wickets in 9 innings with an economy rate of 11.42.

In addition to being in poor form, the franchise was troubled by his fitness as well. Hardik Pandya missed multiple matches because of injuries. He has yet to get his fitness clearance from BCCI's medical board. Despite the deal, there are still questions over his fitness ahead of the upcoming IPL season.

After joining PBKS, Hardik shared a message for the fans. Confirming the switch, he wrote, "My captain. Shreyas. My Coach. Ricky. My team. All of Punjab. I am standing behind you."

THE REDEMPTION OF HARDIK PANDYA IS COMING IN IPL 😍 - PBKS FANS, ARE YOU READY...!!! https://t.co/NuHkH3WBqQ

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 11, 2026

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