IPL 2026: When will Hardik Pandya return to MI camp? Know latest update
Hardik Pandya remains sidelined with a back spasm, with Mumbai Indians closely monitoring his recovery as his return timeline for IPL 2026 remains uncertain.
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The Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 47th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 in Mumbai. The home team chased down a target of 229 runs, thanks to special knocks by Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton. Both players slammed half-centuries and helped MI get those two valuable points. This win has kept them mathematically alive in the competition.
Meanwhile, fans noticed Hardik Pandya's absence during the match, which has led to a lot of speculation about his return to the playing XI. Reports suggest that Panyda is likely to miss the rest of the season as well, with Suryakumar Yadav taking on the captaincy. Meanwhile, MI management has not yet opened up on this issue. However, opener Ryan Rickelton revealed Pandya's return during the press conference.
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Ryan Rickelton reveals Hardik Pandya's return to MI team
MI's opener Ryan Rickelton revealed that Hardik Pandya is likely to travel with the team to Raipur this week for their upcoming fixtures. He also opened up about Pandya's injury and how he was unaware of his injury. Pandya suffered a back spasm and had to miss the match against LSG in the IPL 2026. If everything goes well, he will be a part of the next match.
"I don't know when he is expected to be back. I found out myself this afternoon that he had back spasms. I don't know the extent of the injury or how bad it is. I am not sure how he is feeling, but I am sure that he will be with us again as we head to Raipur this week," said Ryan Rickelton in the press conference.
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