DC vs MI: Was the captaincy of Mumbai Indians snatched away from Hardik Pandya? Surya got command of the team against Delhi

DC vs MI Live Match : Ever since Hardik Pandya was handed over the captaincy of Mumbai Indians, there have been reports of rift in the team. When Surya Kumar Yadav was included as an impact player in the first match of this season, a lot of speculations started. At the same time, now Surya is captaining Mumbai in place of Hardik in the match against Delhi Capitals. After which questions are arising in the minds of the fans that why did Pandya not come on the field for the toss?

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Actually, Hardik Pandya is said to be ill, hence Surya Kumar Yadav has been made the captain in his place for the match against Delhi Capitals. Mumbai Indians wrote in the ex-post, ‘Hardik is not well, so he will not take the field today. Today Suryakumar Yadav will be the captain. At the same time, after the toss at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Mumbai Indians temporary captain Suryakumar Yadav said, ‘His (Hardik’s) health is not well, he is not feeling well, hence he was not fit for today’s match. So today I am taking his place.

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Hardik is unwell and hence will not be taking the field today. Suryakumar Yadav will be the captain today. pic.twitter.com/yXAoaWah4L

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 4, 2026

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Let us tell you that in the eighth match of IPL 2026 being played in Delhi, Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has won the toss and decided to bowl. Mumbai Indians are batting first. At the same time, Deepak Chahar has got a chance in place of Hardik Pandya.