Shardul Thakur has provided a major fitness update on Hardik Pandya, revealing that the Mumbai Indians captain is currently recovering from an injury but is expected to return for the team’s next IPL 2026 fixture against the Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on May 20. Pandya, who has been sidelined with a back spasm, last […]

Mumbai Indians registered their fourth win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign after a thrilling victory over the Punjab Kings on Thursday. The win came under the captaincy of veteran pacer Jasprit Bumrah after both Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav missed the game. While MI have shared that Hardik’s absence is due to […]

Corbin Bosch has opened up on the atmosphere inside the Mumbai Indians camp amid growing concerns over captain Hardik Pandya and his ongoing back injury during IPL 2026. The all-rounder admitted that MI have missed Hardik’s presence on the field but expressed full confidence in the franchise’s medical staff as the skipper continues his recovery. […]

Hardik Pandya has eased some fitness concerns after sharing videos of himself batting in the nets on social media, offering a positive sign for the Mumbai Indians amid a difficult IPL 2026 campaign. The MI captain has missed the franchise’s last two matches due to a back issue, with the five-time champions already eliminated from […]

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has urged the Mumbai Indians management to consider a major leadership shake-up after their disappointing IPL 2026 campaign ended in playoff elimination. Following MI’s heartbreaking last-ball defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Manjrekar suggested that Jasprit Bumrah could be the ideal candidate to take over the captaincy from Hardik Pandya. Mumbai […]

Mumbai Indians’ disappointing IPL 2026 campaign came to a painful end after their dramatic two-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 10, officially knocking them out of the playoff race. The loss not only ended Mumbai’s hopes of qualifying but also highlighted several worrying issues that have troubled the five-time champions throughout the season. […]

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene gave an important update on captain Hardik Pandya’s injury after MI’s match against RCB on Sunday in Raipur. Mumbai played without their regular captain for the second consecutive game, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the team in Hardik’s absence. MI went on to lose the match by two wickets eventually. […]

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene opened up on the Mumbai Indians’ exit from the IPL 2026. While talking about their performances, Jayawardene struggled to sum it all up. “The season is disappointing. We’ve had our opportunities, but we were not good enough. We were not consistent enough with the ball or the bat, and […]

The Mumbai Indians’ leadership situation ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru has sparked fresh debate, with uncertainty surrounding captain Hardik Pandya opening the door to multiple possibilities — including a surprising return for Rohit Sharma. While there is no official confirmation yet, the speculation stems from Pandya’s absence from the […]

Mumbai Indians could be without their captain Hardik Pandya for a crucial IPL 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, scheduled for May 10 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. According to reports, Pandya did not travel with the MI squad from Mumbai, raising doubts over his availability for this must-win encounter. […]