Raipur, May 11 (IANS) As Mumbai Indians are officially out of the playoffs race with Royal Challengers Bengaluru snatching a victory in a last-ball thriller, head coach Mahela Jayawardene reflected on the loss and backed the players to still give their best with three games remaining in the season. After Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s four-wicket haul limited Mumbai Indians to 166/7. In reply, Krunal Pandya’s 46-ball 73 on a challenging surface ensured the game never slipped out of RCB’s grasp. The match c…
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Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Mumbai Indians (MI) coach Mahela Jayawardene lavished praise on 33-year-old spinner Raghu Sharma after he picked up his maiden wicket in the Indian Premier League (IPL), highlighting the bowler’s journey from being a net bowler last season to making a mark on the big stage. Raghu’s breakthrough came during the Mumbai Indians’ six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede Stadium, where the hosts chased down a daunting 229-run target in 18.4 overs. The …
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Not too long ago, the Mumbai Indians were the benchmark every franchise aspired to match, a side that defined consistency, built dynasties and turned big moments into routine triumphs. Five titles in eight years had cemented their status as the undisputed heavyweights of the Indian Premier League. But in IPL 2026, that aura has faded into uncertainty. A campaign that promised revival has instead exposed deeper cracks in leadership, team balance, and most notably, in the form…
Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said injured opener Rohit Sharma is making steady progress from a hamstring injury, adding that the franchise’s medical team will decide on his inclusion for Saturday’s clash against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.Rohit, who has featured in only four matches this season, batted at the nets in Chennai on Friday after missing the last four games due to a hamstring injury. “It’s progressed well….
Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) After questions were raised about why Shardul Thakur had replaced Mitchell Santner as a concussion substitute during Mumbai Indians’ (MI) chase against Chennai Super Kings despite not being in the playing XI, MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene explained that Santner went for a scan after he complained of dizziness, and it was then that they approached the match referee for a concussion substitute. Santner was seen walking off the field holding his shoulder after he ran in…
Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) After Mumbai Indians’ (IANS) thumping 103-run defeat against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted that his side have done well in patches but there is hole in MI’s bowling and stressed the importance of regrouping, learning and coming back with positive intent.Ridding on Sanju Samson’s (101 not out), laced with 10 fours and six sixes, CSK 207/6. In reply, MI never got going, as the hosts kept losing wickets at regular intervals, and were s…
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Naman Dhir said he is ready to bat in any position for the team, stressing his flexibility ahead of their high-profile clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.“I am comfortable everywhere, I do not have any problem with that. But yes, if you get more time in a game to settle in, then obviously why not,” Dhir said while speaking to broadcasters before the match.The youngster revealed that he was asked…
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene lauded his side’s all-round execution while also dubbing Tilak Varma’s century ‘one of the best’ that he has ever seen after their emphatic 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT). Reflecting on the innings that was built around a late surge, Jayawardene admitted the side had been under pressure early on. “We were in trouble, but we dug ourselves from that, (we were) patient, and batted really well to get that s…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) After Mumbai Indians’ fourth consecutive loss, head coach Mahela Jayawardene offered a staunch defense of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for not being among the wickets so far in five matches and said “he can’t put a finger and ‘say why he hasn’t taken wickets.'” In five matches so far, Bumrah has struggled to make an impact as he has conceded 164 runs and remained wicketless. In the match against Punjab Kings on Thursday, he leaked runs at an economy rate of 10.20,…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri made a special appearance at the Mumbai Indians training session at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. His presence added a lively energy to the session, with several MI players keen to interact with the veteran forward. Chhetri, one of India’s most celebrated footballers, spent time with players and support staff, engaging in conversations with Mahela Jayawardene, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, and skipper Hardik Pandya, among others, …