'Bowling is still their weaker suit' – Aakash Chopra on Arshdeep Singh trade impact on PBKS
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Punjab Kings are preparing for a player swap that will send fast bowler Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai Indians in exchange for Hardik Pandya. Both clubs have officially filed their paperwork with the Board of Control for Cricket in India, awaiting formal sign-off within the next one to three days.
Analyst Aakash Chopra questioned the wisdom of parting ways with a proven wicket-taker given the franchise's ongoing concerns in the pace department. Chopra pointed out that the left-arm seamer claimed twenty-one scalps during the 2025 campaign at an economy rate of 8.9, followed by fourteen wickets across fourteen appearances the following season despite a higher economy.
To balance the squad, Chopra advised Punjab management to approach Gujarat Titans regarding a potential deal involving their surplus of reliable domestic middle-order batters. By leveraging batting depth to acquire an established fast bowler from Gujarat's reserves, the team could better resolve their persistent bowling vulnerabilities.
