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‘Makes much stronger’: Irfan explains how Arshdeep trade could transform MI

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The high-profile transaction values both Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya at Rs 18 crore, marking a fee increase for Pandya from his previous Rs 16.35 crore contract. Arshdeep links up with an elite pace battery featuring Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, and Ashwani Kumar. This deep bowling stable allows Mumbai to construct an all-Indian fast-bowling unit when resting Boult, which creates room for foreign all-rounders like Mitchell Santner, Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, or Corbin Bosch.

Key points

  • Incorporating Arshdeep provides Mumbai with dependable powerplay and death-overs bowling…: Incorporating Arshdeep provides Mumbai with dependable powerplay and death-overs bowling while easing the tactical burden placed on Jasprit Bumrah.
  • Deploying an all-Indian seam unit grants Mumbai the roster flexibility to bench Trent Bou…: Deploying an all-Indian seam unit grants Mumbai the roster flexibility to bench Trent Boult and field an extra overseas all-rounder.
  • Mumbai can pair its domestic fast bowlers with versatile all-round talents such as Mitche…: Mumbai can pair its domestic fast bowlers with versatile all-round talents such as Mitchell Santner, Naman Dhir, and Shardul Thakur.

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NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder

Irfan Pathan believes

Mumbai Indians have emerged with a stronger bowling combination after acquiring

Arshdeep Singh from Punjab Kings in a blockbuster IPL trade, pointing out how the left-arm pacer could allow Jasprit Bumrah to be used more effectively while also giving the five-time champions greater flexibility with their overseas slots.

After days of speculation, MI and PBKS completed the high-profile exchange, with Hardik Pandya moving to Punjab and Arshdeep heading to Mumbai. Hardik will join PBKS for Rs 18 crore, an increase from his existing fee of Rs 16.35 crore, while Arshdeep moves to MI at his existing fee of Rs 18 crore.

Reacting to the deal, Pathan highlighted the potential impact of Arshdeep's arrival on Mumbai's team combination.

"The trade of Arshdeep Singh makes Mumbai Indians a much stronger side. It allows them to use Jasprit Bumrah even more effectively and also has a positive impact on their overseas slots," Irfan Pathan posted on X.

Arshdeep gives MI more powerplay and death-over options

Pathan's assessment is based on the bowling resources Arshdeep brings…

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