New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan believes Hardik Pandya's move to Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season will further strengthen their batting line-up, particularly in the middle and lower order, but expressed concerns over the team's bowling resources following the departure of Arshdeep Singh.

After days of speculation and debates, the much-anticipated trade between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) was formally announced on Wednesday.

In a post on X, Irfan Pathan said Hardik Pandya's arrival would further strengthen Punjab Kings' middle and lower-order batting but flagged concerns over their bowling, stressing the need to find a replacement for Arshdeep Singh and in...