IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians sign Keshav Maharaj as replacement for injured Mitchell Santner
Mumbai Indians all-rounder Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2026 due to an injury, and the five-time champions have signed Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj. Santner injured his shoulder in the MI vs CSK contest at the Wankhede Stadium, and the veteran will take no further part in the 19th season of the cash-rich league.
Maharaj, who has been a part of the IPL in the past, was last seen in action in the New Zealand vs South Africa T20I series. Keshav has played for Rajasthan Royals and was included in the Playing XI for two matches in 2024. He has joined the MI for INR 75 lakh.
Santner's injury has come at the wrong time for Mumbai, considering their failures. The team has won just two matches and lost five contests so far, and is in the ninth spot in the standings.
He took 5 wickets in four matches but conceded runs at an alarming rate. Santner was unable to break the partnerships, and his performances played a role in Mumbai's struggles. However, he has a knack for taking wickets when chips are down, and his captaincy experience would have been handy for captain Hardik Pandya in the upcoming matches.
Overall, he has claimed 30 wickets in 35 IPL games, at an average of 28.66 and an economy of 7.51.
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IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians sign Keshav Maharaj as replacement for injured Mitchell Santner
Mumbai Indians all-rounder Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2026 due to an injury, and the five-time champions have signed Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj. Santner injured his shoulder in the MI vs CSK contest at the Wankhede Stadium, and the veteran will take no further part in the 19th season of the cash-rich league.
Maharaj, who has been a part of the IPL in the past, was last seen in action in the New Zealand vs South Africa T20I series. Keshav has played for Rajasthan Royals and was included in the Playing XI for two matches in 2024. He has joined the MI for INR 75 lakh.
Santner's injury has come at the wrong time for Mumbai, considering their failures. The team has won just two matches and lost five contests so far, and is in the ninth spot in the standings.
He took 5 wickets in four matches but conceded runs at an alarming rate. Santner was unable to break the partnerships, and his performances played a role in Mumbai's struggles. However, he has a knack for taking wickets when chips are down, and his captaincy experience would have been handy for captain Hardik Pandya in the upcoming matches.
Overall, he has claimed 30 wickets in 35 IPL games, at an average of 28.66 and an economy of 7.51.