Mumbai Indians Captain Hardik Pandya Sidelined with Back Injury

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been sidelined with a back injury, according to head coach Mahela Jayawardene, who said the medical team is working on his treatment. Jayawardene revealed that Pandya couldn't train for the last few days, and the team didn't want to take a risk without knowing the exact status of his injury.

The Mumbai Indians suffered a two-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, confirming their elimination from the IPL 2026 playoff race.

Jayawardene expressed disappointment with the team's performance, saying they were not consistent enough with the ball or the bat.

The team will assess Pandya's condition daily and make a decision on his return to action accordingly. The Mumbai Indians have played 11 matches, winning 3 and losing 8, and will look to regroup and plan their next moves.