IPL: MI, PBKS in talks over Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh trade
The Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings are in advanced talks regarding a potential trade involving star all-rounder Hardik Pandya and seamer Arshdeep Singh. The deal remains unfinalized as other franchises also express interest in the players.
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MUMBAI: The IPL trading window has sprung to life with a potential blockbuster deal involving Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh. TOI has learnt that the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are engaged in advanced discussions over a trade that could see India's premier left-arm seamer move to Mumbai in exchange for the star all-rounder ahead of the IPL auction next month."Talks involving Hardik are at an advanced stage between Punjab Kings and MI. If PBKS part with Arshdeep to acquire Hardik, they could look to bring in a left-arm pacer from another franchise or target one at the auction. However, nothing has been finalised yet," a source tracking developments told TOI.Hardik's future has emerged as the biggest talking point of the trading season.
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