Keshav Maharaj Replaces Injured Mitchell Santner in Mumbai Indians Squad
MI Lose NZ Captain Due To Injury. His Replacement Is A Former RR Player
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Keshav Maharaj, a South African spin-bowling all-rounder, has been signed by the Mumbai Indians to replace New Zealand's Mitchell Santner, who is sidelined due to a shoulder injury sustained during a match against Chennai Super Kings. Maharaj joins the team ahead of their upcoming game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- 01Keshav Maharaj replaces Mitchell Santner in the Mumbai Indians squad.
- 02Santner is out due to a left shoulder injury from a match against Chennai Super Kings.
- 03Maharaj has previously played in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals.
- 04MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene provided details on Santner's injury.
- 05Mumbai Indians will face Sunrisers Hyderabad next.
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The Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed South African spin-bowling all-rounder Keshav Maharaj as a replacement for New Zealand's Mitchell Santner, who has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 due to a left shoulder injury. Santner sustained the injury while attempting a catch during MI's last match against the Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He was later replaced by Shardul Thakur as a concussion substitute after experiencing dizziness and instability following the incident. Maharaj, who has previously played for the Rajasthan Royals in 2024, joins MI for a fee of INR 75 lakh (approximately $90,000 USD). MI's next match is against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday.
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The signing of Keshav Maharaj provides MI with a seasoned spinner, potentially enhancing their performance in the ongoing IPL season.
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