{
  "id": 19537574,
  "title": "'Biggest Trade In IPL History': Ness Wadia Explains Why Punjab Kings Traded Arshdeep Singh For Hardik Pandya | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/biggest-trade-in-ipl-history-ness-wadia-explains-why-punjab-kings",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T18:44:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/biggest-trade-in-ipl-history-ness-wadia-explains-why-punjab-kings-traded-arshdeep-singh-for-hardik-pandya-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia revealed details about the massive trade involving Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season. Wadia stated that Hardik's arrival will add crucial balance to the Punjab Kings' squad, increasing their chances of winning multiple IPL titles. However, he admitted that letting go of Arshdeep after eight years was an emotionally challenging decision.\n\nWadia called the trade the biggest in IPL history, emphasizing that it was difficult to part ways with a player like Arshdeep, who had grown with the team over the years. The left-arm pacer joined Punjab Kings in 2019 and became one of their most dependable bowlers. Wadia expressed his wish for Arshdeep's future success.\n\nFrom a cricketing standpoint, the Punjab Kings aimed to strengthen their squad for the future by acquiring Hardik Pandya, an all-rounder with a proven track record of winning trophies. The co-owner highlighted that Hardik's experience, leadership, and trophy-winning record made him the right player for the trade. Both franchises are expected to benefit from this swap.",
  "summary": "Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia has opened up about the blockbuster trade involving Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season on Wednesday. Wadia said that Hardik's arrival will bring the much-needed balance to the Punjab Kings squad and help the franchise win multiple IPL titles. However, he admitted that letting go of Arshdeep after an eight-year…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}