Kathmandu. Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been included in the Punjab Kings team in place of fast bowler Arshdeep Singh. According to news agency PTI, this exchange took place between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings before the IPL auction.

An IPL source confirmed this trade to PTI. They said that Hardik is happy to play under Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer. Shreyas Iyer is expected to remain the team captain. The source said, "The trade has been completed. Hardik is going to Punjab Kings and Arshdeep is joining Mumbai Indians. Hardik is happy to play under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy."