Chandigarh, Nov. 11 -- Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya expressed his excitement to support Punjab Kings (PBKS) with his sensational all-round skill set under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, saying that "he is standing behind" his captain, coach Ricky Ponting and the entire Punjab team.

In one of the biggest player trades in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, former Mumbai Indians (MI) captain will move to Punjab Kings (PBKS), with the 2025 finalists giving Arshdeep Singh, India's leading T20I bowler, to the Blue and Gold side in return. 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 existing fee of Rs 18 crore.

In a collaboration with the two-time IPL fina...