Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia expressed confidence in Hardik Pandya's potential contribution to the team. Pandya joins the squad after trading Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai Indians, marking a historic IPL transaction. Wadia highlighted the team's long-term commitment to Pandya despite his injury history and reassured that they evaluated his fitness. He noted that Pandya will bolster team dynamics under captain Shreyas Iyer.