Jasprit Bumrah finished IPL 2026 with a T20 record average of 102.50 after taking only 4 wickets in 13 matches. Coach Mahela Jayawardene cited a niggle from the T20 World Cup affecting his pace and rhythm.
MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene has stated that Rohit Sharma is "100% fit" despite concerns over his hamstring injury. Jayawardene also discussed Jasprit Bumrah's performance dip due to a niggle and fatigue from the T20 World Cup, and Hardik Pandya's frustrating season.
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene revealed Jasprit Bumrah had a niggle from the T20 World Cup affecting his IPL 2026 performance. Bumrah took 4 wickets in 13 matches, with the team eliminated.
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene stated Jasprit Bumrah's underwhelming IPL 2026 season was due to a niggle carried from the T20 World Cup, affecting his recovery and performance. Bumrah has taken only four wickets in 13 matches.
Hardik Pandya hinted at his recovery through an Instagram story showing him training at Mumbai’s Reliance facility after missing MI’s last game with back spasms. However, the Mumbai Indians skipper did not travel with the initial squad to Dharamsala for the Punjab Kings clash. MI coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed Pandya remains under medical observation.
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya is sidelined with a back issue, missing consecutive IPL 2026 matches. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed the ongoing treatment, stating his return is day-to-day. This setback comes as MI, already eliminated from playoff contention, suffered another defeat, highlighting their disappointing season.
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya is sidelined with a back issue, missing consecutive IPL 2026 matches. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed the ongoing treatment, stating his return is day-to-day. This setback comes as MI, already eliminated from playoff contention, suffered another defeat, highlighting their disappointing season.
Mumbai Indians crashed out of the IPL after a loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, marking their sixth consecutive season without a trophy. Inconsistent performances from the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma and a lack of support for Jasprit Bumrah have plagued the team. Yet, Head coach Mahela Jayawardene continues to back the 'core group' despite the struggles.
Mumbai Indians crashed out of the IPL after a loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, marking their sixth consecutive season without a trophy. Inconsistent performances from the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma and a lack of support for Jasprit Bumrah have plagued the team. Yet, Head coach Mahela Jayawardene continues to back the 'core group' despite the struggles.
Mumbai Indians were knocked out of the IPL 2026 playoff race after a heartbreaking last-ball loss to RCB. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted MI were “not good enough” and lacked consistency throughout the season. He defended youngster Raj Angad Bawa for bowling the tense final over and said injuries and forced team changes hurt Mumbai’s campaign as RCB climbed to the top of the table.
Mumbai Indians continue to rely heavily on Jasprit Bumrah despite his heavy workload and injury history. In nine IPL games this season, Bumrah has bowled 33 overs at an economy rate of 8.61, while the team struggles to make the playoffs. After a back stress fracture that kept him out for 11 months following the 2022 season, Bumrah had a recurrence of the back injury in 2025. Coach Mahela Jayawardene has ruled out resting Bumrah, saying it's 'too early' and the team is still mathematically in contention.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has defended underperforming key players Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma as the five-time champions sit at the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table. Suryakumar Yadav has scored only 183 runs in nine matches after a record-breaking 717-run season in 2025. Jayawardene expressed confidence that Suryakumar is close to regaining form, while backing Tilak Varma to learn from his contrasting season — which included a unbeaten 101 off 45 balls against Gujarat Titans. The coach emphasized that bowling struggles are a collective responsibility and not solely on Bumrah.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has defended underperforming key players Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma after the team slid to the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table. Suryakumar, who scored 717 runs in his record-breaking 2025 season, has managed only 183 runs in 9 matches this year. Jayawardene emphasized collective bowling responsibility and backed Tilak Varma, who scored a century against Gujarat Titans but has otherwise contributed minimally.
Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20 World Cup-winning captain, is enduring one of his worst IPL seasons with just 162 runs in eight games for Mumbai Indians. The 35-year-old has faced criticism after scoring 157 runs in the World Cup, with 84 coming against USA. As MI and CSK prepare for their 'Clasico' clash, Suryakumar needs to deliver with playoffs hopes fading. Coach Mahela Jayawardene defended the struggling batter, emphasizing his practice performance and historical excellence.
Mumbai Indians' head coach Mahela Jayawardene offered a cautious update on Rohit Sharma's fitness ahead of their clash with Chennai Super Kings. Sharma was seen batting in the nets after a hamstring injury, but his return depends on the medical team's daily assessment. Jayawardene also highlighted the team's struggles with consistency and player availability, having used 20 players this season.
Former India spinner R Ashwin criticized Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya for handing young pacer Krish Bhagat the crucial death overs (16th and 20th) in the loss to Chennai Super Kings. Ashwin questioned why Pandya, who bowled the final over of the 2024 T20 World Cup, didn't take the responsibility himself when he still had overs left. Bhagat gave away 31 runs in those overs.
Mumbai Indians suffered a 103-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2026, but the match was overshadowed by controversy over MI's use of Shardul Thakur as a concussion substitute for injured Mitchell Santner. Santner hurt his shoulder and head in the 17th over while attempting a catch. MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene defended the decision, stating Santner felt unstable and required scans. The decision sparked widespread debate about whether a shoulder injury justified a concussion replacement under IPL rules.
Mumbai Indians suffered a 103-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, but the match was overshadowed by controversy over MI's use of Shardul Thakur as a concussion substitute for injured Mitchell Santner. Santner suffered an injury in the 17th over while completing a catch, appearing to hurt his shoulder and head. Despite being seen wearing a shoulder sling later, the substitution raised questions about whether a shoulder injury justified a concussion replacement. MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene defended the decision, stating Santner hit his head first and felt unstable. CSK's Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten century while Akeal Hosein took four wickets.
Mumbai Indians endured a 103-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2026, but the match was overshadowed by controversy over MI's use of Shardul Thakur as a concussion substitute for Mitchell Santner. Santner suffered injuries while attempting a catch in the 17th over, appearing to hit his head, neck and shoulder. MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene defended the decision, stating Santner felt unstable and underwent scans. The decision sparked debate given Santner was later seen wearing a shoulder sling, raising questions about whether a visible shoulder injury justified a concussion replacement. CSK climbed the table with Sanju Samson scoring an unbeaten century and Akeal Hosein taking four wickets.
