Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene applauded captain Hardik Pandya for his development in captaincy skills before the team’s first match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday as well. “The first time I met Hardik was in 2017. Young, raw talent […]

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have been dealt an early setback ahead of their IPL 2026 opener, with two key overseas players set to miss the initial phase of the tournament. The Hardik Pandya-led side will kick off their campaign against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium, but will do so without the immediate […]

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has backed Suryakumar Yadav, stating that the India T20I captain remains unfazed by individual form and is focused purely on contributing to the team’s success. His comments come after Suryakumar led India to a historic third T20 World Cup title, further cementing his credentials as a leader. “SKY is […]

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has indicated a possible shift in how Rohit Sharma will be utilised during IPL 2026, hinting that the veteran opener could spend more time on the field compared to last season. In IPL 2025, Rohit was frequently used as an Impact Player, often subbed in purely as a batter and […]

Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene was left ruing dropped chances after MI’s defeat against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025 as well. PBKS beat MI by five wickets as they successfully chased down the total with one over to spare, on the back of a remarkable innings from captain […]

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene applauded Rohit Sharma for his stunning knock of 81 runs in the Eliminator of the IPL 2025. Rohi, however, opened the innings alongside Jonny Bairstow against the Gujarat Titans on Friday and set the tone with an 84-run partnership as well. However, it was a different innings from Rohit […]

The Mumbai Indians camp bid a heartfelt farewell to Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, and Corbin Bosch, who have departed the squad midway through the season due to international commitments. With the World Test Championship (WTC) Final and England’s limited-overs series on the horizon, the trio will miss the crucial playoff phase for the five-time IPL […]

Mumbai Indians’ playoff hopes took a serious hit after their nail-biting loss to Gujarat Titans on Tuesday, May 6, in a rain-interrupted encounter at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing a revised target of 147 in 19 overs, Gujarat held their nerve to secure a thrilling win on the final ball, clinching victory with three wickets in […]

Hardik Pandya’s leadership continues to bear fruit for Mumbai Indians, and the skipper was deservedly recognised inside the team’s dressing room after a commanding win over Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025. On Thursday, May 1, Pandya received a special batting award for his unbeaten 48 off just 23 balls—a knock that helped propel MI to […]

Rohit Sharma silenced his doubters in style with a vintage knock against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede on Sunday, April 20. The Mumbai crowd was treated to a masterclass as Rohit rolled back the years, guiding Mumbai Indians to a comprehensive victory in what was billed as the ‘El Clasico’ of the IPL. The […]