New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has shared his first reaction to joining Punjab Kings (PBKS) as part of a blockbuster trade deal with Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of IPL 2027. Pandya joined Punjab Kings for Rs.18 crore, with Arshdeep Singh switching to Mumbai Indians for the same amount.

"Sat Sri Akal, ਪੰਜਾਬ (Greetings, Punjab!). My Captain. Shreyas. My Coach. Ricky. My team. All of Punjab. I am standing behind you," Hardik wrote in a post on his Instagram page.

Punjab Kings will be the Baroda all-rounder's third IPL franchise. He played for Mumbai Indians from 2015 to 2021 before moving to Gujarat Titans ahead of the 2022 season.

He led Gujarat Titans to their maiden IPL title in 2022,...