Arshdeep Singh locked down two career-defining milestones in a single day across the Tasman Sea. The 27-year-old Indian left-arm seamer announced his engagement to actor-model Samreen Kaur in New Zealand on Wednesday, sealing a whirlwind 24 hours that also saw him traded from Punjab Kings to Mumbai Indians in a sensational swap for Hardik Pandya ahead of the IPL 2027 campaign.
The announcement arrived through social media while Arshdeep remained on national duty with India's touring one-day international squad. Kaur published photographs capturing Arshdeep down on one knee with a ring against a picturesque New Zealand backdrop, confirming a milestone dated November 11.
And of all the things life could have given us, I'm the happiest it gave us each other. To a lifetime together. 11.11.2026 (Hi Fiance)," Kaur wrote.
He had kept things quiet for months. The pair initially went public on July 26, when Arshdeep posted images alongside Kaur with the simple caption: "My Person."
The engagement followed a clinical display with the white ball during the opening ODI against New Zealand. Arshdeep ripped through the hosts' batting lineup, snatching four wickets and breaking into an exuberant, coordinated dance step after striking.
He did not hide the meaning behind the routine during the post-match breakdown.
That's for my girlfriend. We do these dance steps when we're out walking or something like that. Whenever the mood is a little low, we cheer each other up with that celebration," Arshdeep said after collecting his four-wicket haul.
Kaur, hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, built her profile across national modeling and entertainment circuits. A finalist in Femina Miss India 2018, she stepped into mainstream cinema with an appearance in Kabir Khan's sports drama '83, followed by the ZEE5 streaming thriller Nail Polish and the Punjabi feature film Sardaar Ji 2. Her reel also spans high-rotation music videos alongside marquee pop vocalists Guru Randhawa, Badshah, and Jubin Nautiyal.
While personal celebrations unfolded in New Zealand, boardrooms back home completed an earthquake trade. Mumbai Indians acquired Arshdeep at his existing retention price of ₹18 crore, releasing their captain Hardik Pandya back to Punjab Kings in direct exchange.
| Metric / Parameter | Arshdeep Singh Career Milestone | Context / Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Destination | Mumbai Indians | Traded ahead of IPL 2027 |
| Trade Terms | Straight swap for Hardik Pandya | Punjab Kings acquire Pandya |
| Contract Value | ₹18 Crore | Maintained at existing retention fee |
| Punjab Kings Career Span | 2019 to 2026 | Franchise debutant to lead pacer |
| Total Wickets for Punjab |
Arshdeep leaves Mohali as an undisputed franchise titan. Since breaking through as an uncapped rookie in 2019, the pacer captured 111 wickets in 96 appearances—bowling the toughest overs to finish as Punjab's top wicket-taker of all time.
With personal and commercial business settled, Arshdeep turns his full focus back to national duties as India continue their bilateral ODI series against the Black Caps.
| 111 Wickets |
| All-time highest in franchise history |
| Appearances for Punjab | 96 Matches | Core death-overs specialist |
| Tour Form (1st ODI vs NZ) | 4 Wickets | Match-winning spell in New Zealand |