A fresh update has come out ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Star batter Suryakumar Yadav is likely to miss the important game on Sunday, May 10, in Raipur.
The reason behind his absence is personal. Suryakumar and his wife Devisha Shetty are expecting their first child. The couple is awaiting the delivery. Because of this, the MI vice-captain may stay away from the match.
This is a big moment for the player and his family. However, it also creates a challenge for the team. MI are already dealing with injury issues in the squad.
Jasprit Bumrah likely to lead MI in crucial clash
With Suryakumar Yadav likely to be unavailable, the leadership situation becomes tricky. Regular captain Hardik Pandya is still recovering from a back spasm. He had missed the previous game as well.
Earlier, Suryakumar Yadav had stepped in as captain. He led MI against Lucknow Super Giants in Hardik’s absence. But now, with both players expected to miss the RCB clash, MI may have to appoint a new captain.
Senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah is the top candidate for the role. He is experienced and has been a key player for the franchise over the years.
The match will be played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium. It is an important game in the league stage.
So far, there has been no official confirmation. Neither the franchise nor the Board of Control for Cricket in India has released a statement on Suryakumar’s availability.
Fans will now wait for an update before the big match.
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