By Devadyuti Das | Updated: May 13, 2026 8:38 AM IST
In these collection of pictures, we find out all about bad news which has come for Mumbai Indians ahead of their IPL 2026 match in Dharamshala against Punjab Kings.
Akash Ambani's Mumbai Indians have crashed out of race to reach IPL 2026 Playoffs with three matches still remaining.
Mumbai Indians are set to face Punjab Kings in their next match in Dharamshala on Thursday.
Hardik Pandya has not travelled with Mumbai Indians to Dharamshala for their next IPL 2026 match vs Punjab Kings. Hardik is dealing with back spasms, according to MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene.
Mumbai Indians owners are reportedly not pleased with Hardik Pandya's girlfriend Mahieka Sharma travelling with team in IPL 2026 season. BCCI have come out with rules regarding girlfriends travelling and meeting cricketers during IPL.
Suryakumar Yadav has not travelled with Mumbai Indians to Dharamshala too, according to report in Cricbuzz website. "Suryakumar Yadav too has not travelled to Dharamsala, although his absence is understandably for personal reasons, having recently been blessed with a child. Suryakumar, the India T20I captain, who has been leading the side in the absence of Pandya, is expected to arrive in Dharamsala later," the Cricbuzz report stated.
Tilak Varma could be in contention to lead Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings on Thursday. Suryakumar Yadav led MI in place of Hardik Pandya in last IPL 2026 match vs RCB in Raipur on Sunday.
Rohit Sharma could also be given temporary charge of Mumbai Indians due to Hardik Pandya's fitness issues.