'We are looking at Hardik Pandya as a long-term investment': Ness Wadia
Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia has confirmed the acquisition of cricketer Hardik Pandya in a direct trade for Arshdeep Singh. Wadia described the move as a long-term investment aimed at building a championship-winning team.
Why it matters
This trade represents a significant roster shift for the IPL franchise, signaling a strategic pivot toward long-term team building rather than short-term gains.
NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia, a lifelong Arsenal fan, believes Hardik Pandya could bring the midas touch that the Mohali-based franchise has been missing over the last couple of seasons. Despite showing plenty of promise over the past two seasons, Punjab Kings have fallen short of winning their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title. Wadia feels the India all-rounder could be the missing piece in the Shreyas Iyer-led side's puzzle and help the franchise dominate the league, much like his favourite club Arsenal are doing in the Premier League.In a freewheeling chat with TimesofIndia.com, Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia opens up about the blockbuster Hardik Pandya-Arshdeep Singh trade, admitting that letting go of the India pacer was a difficult decision.
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