
Arshdeep Singh's performance under Rohit Sharma highlights intriguing Mumbai Indians trade involving Hardik Pandya
The upcoming IPL 2027 mini-auction is accompanied by a major trade reportedly involving Arshdeep Singh moving to Mumbai Indians (MI) and Hardik Pandya switching to Punjab Kings. Arshdeep Singh, a leading T20I left-arm pacer and the only Indian to claim 150 T20I wickets, has excelled under former India captain Rohit Sharma since his debut in 2022. Under Sharma's captaincy, Arshdeep has taken 48 wickets with an economy rate below 8, contributing to India's 2024 T20 World Cup victory. The trade also signals Rohit Sharma's potential return as MI's captain after Hardik's tenure, during which MI struggled in IPL playoffs. Sharma's leadership has been key to MI's five IPL titles and several international white-ball successes from 2023 to 2025.