By Devadyuti Das | Updated: May 12, 2026 10:56 AM IST
In these collection of pictures, we find out all about the bad news which has come for captains Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel and Ajinkya Rahane in middle of IPL 2026 season.
Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi believes Hardik Pandya will be removed as Mumbai Indians captain after IPL 2026 season.
Lalit Modi said Axar Patel will also be sacked as Delhi Capitals captain after the current season.
Ajinkya Rahane is also set to be removed as Kolkata Knight Riders skipper after IPL 2026.
Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians have crashed out of race to reach IPL 2026 Playoffs after winning only 3 out of their first 11 matches. Pandya was retained for Rs 16.35 crore by Mumbai Indians.
Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals are also almost out of race to reach IPL 2026 Playoffs. DC only have 5 wins in first 12 matches. Ajinkya Rahane's KKR only won 4 matches in their first 10 games this year.
Lalit Modi believes Sanjiv Goenka's Lucknow Super Giants may also remove Rishabh Pant as captain after IPL 2026. LSG are currently in 10th place and out of race to reach the Playoffs stage.