Mumbai Indians Announced the signing of Mahipal Lomar and Rochit Ahir as injury replacements for Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa for the remainder of IPL 2026.De Kock was ruled out of Mumbai’s clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 29 after suffering a tendon injury in his left wrist. Meanwhile, Sam bowling all-rounder Bawa ruptured a ligament in his right thumb during MI’s game against Punjab Kings on May 14. Both players managed to feature in just three matches this season before being sidelined.Mumbai have now turned to veteran left-arm batting all-rounder Lomrur from Rajasthan to strengthen their squad. The 26-year-old has already played 40 IPL matches and represented earlier. Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He was also part of the Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans squads last season but did not get a game. MI has signed him for Rs 50 lakh.The franchise has also brought in wicketkeeper-batsman Ahir for Rs 30 lakh. The 25-year-old cricketer from Saurashtra has played 16 List A matches and 12 T20Is so far in his domestic career.
Will Mumbai Indians end the IPL 2026 season on a positive note?
“They were part of the Reliance squad this pre-season in the DY Patil T20 Cup 2026, where the coaches and team management got a chance to observe them closely. Mumbai Indians are delighted to welcome both players to the squad,” the franchise said in a statement.Mumbai’s disappointing IPL 2026 campaign has already ended in a playoff exit, with the five-time champions currently sitting ninth on the points table with eight points from 13 matches.They will now look to end the season on a positive note when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. However, another defeat could leave MI at the bottom of the table, while a win for Rajasthan would seal their qualification for the playoffs.
