Pragyan Ojha, the Indian left-arm spinner has transferred to Mumbai Indians from Deccan Chargers for IPL 5 Season during the IPL Transfer Window trading for an undisclosed transfer fee.

Pragyan Ojha has been a part of the Deccan Chargers since the first season of the IPL in 2008. He won the Purple Cap for being the highest wicket-taker in the 2010 edition of the tournament. He took 62 wickets in 56 matches at an average of 22.19 and an economy-rate of 7.08 in his IPL T20 career.

"With a spinner of Pragyan Ojha's competence, we fortify our bowling department that has won us many matches in the past seasons. Pragyan Ojha is a player of great international repute, and we welcome him with much excitement," said Nita Ambani, owner of the Mumbai Indians.

"Pragyan is an outstanding cricketer. He was one of the chief architects of our triumph in 2009. His performances for India, and in the IPL, speak for themselves. We wish him all the best for the future," said E Venkat Reddy, COO of the Deccan Chargers.