Mumbai Indians Sign Keshav Maharaj as Replacement for Injured Mitchell Santner in IPL 2026
MI replace Mitchell Santner with Keshav Maharaj for remainder of IPL 2026
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Mumbai Indians have signed South African spinner Keshav Maharaj to replace New Zealand's Mitchell Santner, who is out for the remainder of the IPL 2026 season due to a shoulder injury. Maharaj, who has previously played in the IPL, joins MI for ₹75 lakh (approximately $90,000 USD).
- 01Keshav Maharaj replaces Mitchell Santner for IPL 2026 due to injury.
- 02Santner suffered a shoulder injury during a match against Chennai Super Kings.
- 03Maharaj has played two IPL matches previously for Rajasthan Royals.
- 04MI signed Maharaj for a fee of ₹75 lakh (approximately $90,000 USD).
- 05MI's next match is against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday.
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The Mumbai Indians (MI) have announced the signing of South African spinner Keshav Maharaj as a replacement for New Zealand's Mitchell Santner, who is sidelined for the remainder of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season due to a left shoulder injury. Santner sustained the injury while attempting a catch during MI's last match against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium. MI confirmed the signing in a statement, noting that Maharaj joins the team for a fee of ₹75 lakh (approximately $90,000 USD). Maharaj, an experienced left-arm spinner, has previously played two IPL matches for the Rajasthan Royals in 2024. Coach Jayawardene stated that Santner felt dizziness after the incident and underwent scans to assess his condition. MI's next game is scheduled against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday, marking a crucial point in their campaign.
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The replacement of Santner with Maharaj could affect MI's performance in the ongoing IPL season, impacting fans and stakeholders.
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