Multiple news reports have confirmed that Punjab Kings (PBKS) pacer Arshdeep Singh has been traded to Mumbai Indians (MI), who will be giving Hardik Pandya in return. It is believed that both players have consented to the trade, and the officials from both franchises have submitted the paperwork to the BCCI and the IPL governing council for final approval.
Arshdeep Singh made his IPL debut in 2019 for PBKS and has only played for that franchise in the IPL. He has 111 wickets in 95 IPL games, at an economy of 9.18, with the best bowling figures of 5/32. Today, let’s see three reasons why Arshdeep Singh joining MI is a good thing for the five-time champions.
Here are the 3 reasons why Arshdeep Singh’s trade is good for the Mumbai Indians before IPL 2027:
3. Provides strength to the MI pace bowling unit
Arshdeep Singh will provide much-needed strength to the MI pace bowling unit. MI already has the likes of Jofra Archer, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, and Ashwani Kumar in their ranks. I have relied on overseas pacers traditionally, but Arshdeep Singh’s inclusion will provide a better balance to their bowling attack. His knack for moving the new ball and bowling effective spells during the middle overs would provide MI with yet another dependable option.
2. Jasprit Bumrah receives support in death overs
The inclusion of Arshdeep Singh could significantly relieve pressure on Jasprit Bumrah, as Mumbai Indians would gain another seasoned Indian fast-bowling option. Bumrah has frequently carried the burden of spearheading MI’s pace attack, especially in the powerplay and death overs. Now that Arshdeep Singh is with MI, they have an additional bowler who is deadly in the death overs and also takes early wickets. With Arshdeep and Deepak Chahar sharing the workload, Bumrah will now be able to breathe a sigh of relief.
1. Potential replacement for ageing Trent Boult as premier left-arm pacer
New Zealand’s Trent Boult has been one of the best pacers in the Indian Premier League. However, the pacer retired from international cricket in 2024, and his effectiveness has become very low with time and age. He took 22 wickets for MI in IPL 2025 but only took 2 wickets in 5 games in IPL 2026. It is visible that MI wanted an Indian pacer who bowls left-handed as a replacement for Boult going forward. Arshdeep Singh fills that void. His angle to right-handed batters, along with his ability to move the ball and his variations, makes him a difficult bowler to line up consistently. His experience at the international level adds further to his value.
