{"id":160247,"date":"2026-04-27T18:13:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T23:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=160247"},"modified":"2026-04-27T18:13:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T23:43:50","slug":"ipl-2026-mumbai-indians-announces-keshav-maharaj-as-replacement-for-injured-mitchell-santner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=160247","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026 \u2014 Mumbai Indians announces Keshav Maharaj as replacement for injured Mitchell Santner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-body-70913027\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">Mumbai Indians has drafted in Keshav Maharaj as a replacement for the injured Mitchell Santner, who has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 with a left shoulder injury.<\/p>\n<p>Maharaj, a seasoned left-arm spinner who has also led South Africa in T20Is, joined the squad ahead of MI\u2019s must-win clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. He was quick to get into the groove, training with the side during Monday\u2019s practice session. He was also involved in a long chat with the leadership group, including Director of Cricket Rahul Sanghvi.<\/p>\n<p>In Santner\u2019s absence, MI has opted for like-for-like replacement, especially in the spin department. Maharaj brings control, game awareness and a proven ability to operate in pressure situations \u2014 traits MI has sorely lacked in an inconsistent campaign.<\/p>\n<p>The move, however, adds an interesting dimension to MI\u2019s spin resources. With A.M. Ghazanfar emerging as the lead spinner and Will Jacks waiting in the wings, it remains to be seen how the think-tank integrates Maharaj into the XI.<\/p>\n<p>At 36, Maharaj comes in with pedigree but limited IPL exposure \u2014 his only two appearances coming for Rajasthan Royals in 2024. Having gone unsold at the auction last December, this late-season call-up offers both opportunity and urgency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"publish-time\" id=\"end-of-article\">Published on Apr 27, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/mumbai-indians-keshav-maharaj-replacement-mitchell-santner-ruled-out-injury-ipl-2026-news\/article70913027.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai Indians has drafted in Keshav Maharaj as a replacement for the injured Mitchell Santner, who has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 with a left shoulder injury. 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