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Jasprit Bumrah leading Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 clash vs PBKS | Cricket News

Jasprit Bumrah leading Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 clash vs PBKS | Cricket News

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2 min readMay 14, 2026 06:51 PM IST Jasprit Bumrah will make his Mumbai Indians (MI) captaincy debut in the IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings in Dharamshala on Thursday. The 32-year-old will lead the five-time champions in the absence of both regular captain Hardik Pandya and stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav. “A kid with a unique action bowled yorkers at will. That same kid, now a legend of the game will lead the Blue & Gold in Dharamshala. A journey to be proud of, Captain Jasprit!” Mumbai Indians wrote on Instagram, celebrating his elevation to captaincy. Bumrah made his IPL debut for MI in 2013 and has since been one of their most reliable performers with the ball. In 156 matches for the franchise, he has taken 186 wickets at an economy rate of 7.33, often delivering in various stages of an innings. He was the highest-paid retention of the franchise ahead of the mega auction in November 2024. His appointment as stand-in captain comes at a difficult time for MI, who have already been …

Hardik Pandya’s MI captaincy safe despite IPL 2026 struggles | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya’s MI captaincy safe despite IPL 2026 struggles | Cricket News

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2 min readMay 5, 2026 11:08 AM IST Despite a disappointing IPL 2026 that has left the Mumbai Indians (MI) ninth on the points table, Hardik Pandya’s position as captain is not under immediate threat. The Indian Express has learnt that the franchise management continues to back Pandya and does not see the team’s struggles as a reflection of his leadership. Instead, they believe MI have been slow to adapt to the evolving style of play in the tournament. This season, several teams have relied on explosive starts from their openers and bowlers who can make an impact in the powerplay as well as at the death. MI, however, have not been able to consistently match that template, which has put them under pressure in both innings. Pandya, who was brought in from the Gujarat Titans in a high-profile move ahead of IPL 2024, has had a modest season so far. He has scored 146 runs in eight matches and picked up four wickets. He has also missed two games, against Delhi Capitals and Lucknow …

‘Hardik Pandya was the hot topic then, Suryakumar Yadav is now’: Mumbai Indians urged to not repeat ‘Rohit Sharma’ mistake | Cricket News

‘Hardik Pandya was the hot topic then, Suryakumar Yadav is now’: Mumbai Indians urged to not repeat ‘Rohit Sharma’ mistake | Cricket News

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3 min readUpdated: Mar 25, 2026 07:32 PM IST Hardik Pandya is back in the hot seat as Mumbai Indians captain as the five-time champions look to reignite their pedigree to challenge for the title in the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). MI are the joint-most succesfull team in the history of the league but they have had a topsy-turvy journey since their last IPL victory six years ago. Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has urged MI to stay patient with Pandya if they don’t perform well this season or phase him out respectfully for Suryakumar Yadav if they see that as an option, unlike what he says they did for Rohit Sharma. “I don’t think that Mumbai Indians should make the same mistake again. They had a poor season after removing Rohit Sharma and bringing Hardik Pandya in. Hardik Pandya is settling in his role now. They played Qualifier 2 last year. So, Hardik Pandya did a good job as captain,” Kaif said on his YouTube channel. Pandya leads a side …

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya promises team’s fans: ‘I’ll ensure thrilling season’ | Cricket News

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The move by Mumbai Indians to hand over the team’s captaincy to Hardik Pandya from long-time skipper Rohit Sharma has the potential to cause a few ripples of discontent not just among the team members but also among the fans, who are one of the most passionate bunch in the Indian Premier League. However, Mumbai’s new captain Hardik has promised the team’s passionate fanbase that he will ensure a thrilling season. The five-time champions Mumbai will have an eventful start to IPL 2024 as they take on Gujarat Titans in their IPL opener on March 24 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in a game that takes Hardik back to the fortress of the side he led to two IPL finals and one title in two seasons at the helm. Hardik Pandya in action at the 18th edition of D Y Patil T20 Cup 2024 at the DY Patil Stadium. (Reliance) “Returning to Mumbai Indians feels like coming back to where it all began. I’m deeply thankful for the immense love and support from fans. It’s …