Reacting to Hardik Pandya joining PBKS from MI in a major trade ahead of IPL 2027, ex-India cricketer Aakash Chopra said, "Punjab's problem was never batting. They never had to address...all-rounder problem...Bowling was their problem." "Hardik is an asset, there is no doubt. But he is not solving Punjab's problem," Aakash added. "It looks weaker with Arshdeep's departure," he stated.