Mumbai Indians Sign Krish Bhagat as Replacement for Injured Atharva Ankolekar
IPL Mumbai Indians MI sign Krish Bhagat as injured Atharva Ankolekar's replacement
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Mumbai Indians have signed Krish Bhagat as a replacement for Atharva Ankolekar, who is sidelined due to a knee injury. Bhagat has been with the team as a support bowler and impressed the coaching staff with his dedication and performance during practice sessions.
- 01Atharva Ankolekar is out due to a knee injury sustained during the Ranji Trophy season.
- 02Krish Bhagat has been with Mumbai Indians as a support bowler and has trialed with the team for two years.
- 03Bhagat has played seven first-class games and nine List-A matches, taking nine List-A wickets.
- 04Mumbai Indians are currently ninth on the IPL 2026 points table with one win and three losses.
- 05The team's bowling performance has been a concern, with Jasprit Bumrah yet to take a wicket this season.
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Mumbai Indians have officially signed Krish Bhagat as a replacement for Atharva Ankolekar, who is unable to play due to a knee injury sustained during the Ranji Trophy earlier this year. Bhagat, who has been part of the Mumbai Indians setup as a support bowler for two years, has showcased his skills in domestic cricket, playing seven first-class and nine List-A matches. His best performance in List-A cricket includes taking 3 wickets for 33 runs in December 2025. The Mumbai Indians praised Bhagat for his dedication and work ethic during training sessions, which ultimately led to his selection for the main squad. Currently, the team is struggling in the IPL 2026 season, sitting ninth on the points table with just one win and three losses, raising concerns about their bowling attack, particularly with Jasprit Bumrah failing to secure any wickets thus far.
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The addition of Krish Bhagat could strengthen the Mumbai Indians' bowling attack, which has been underperforming this season.
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