Mumbai, Nov. 11 -- Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels that the Mumbai Indians (MI) getting Arshdeep Singh makes the five-time champions a stronger side, pointing out how pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah could be used more effectively and have a positive impact on their overseas slots.

After days of speculation and debates, the much-anticipated trade between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) has been completed. While MI have let go their star all-rounder and multi-time champion Hardik Pandya, the two-time finalists Punjab have traded their homegrown left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh to the other side.

Hardik will join PBKS at a fee of Rs 18 crore, up from his existing fee of Rs 16.35 crore, while Arshdeep will join MI at his...