Hardik Pandya could join Ricky Ponting at Punjab Kings. Here is massive update on Indian all-rounder's trade ahead of IPL 2027 auction. Punjab Kings (PBKS) are close to signing Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya ahead of IPL 2027. As part of the proposed trade, India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh and wicketkeeper-batter Vishnu Vinod are likely to move from Punjab Kings to Mumbai Indians.