Maharaj replaces injured Santner in MI squad – Tezzbuzz

Mumbai, Apr 28:

South African spin-bowling all-rounder Keshav Maharaj on Monday replaced New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner in the Mumbai Indians’ squad for the remainder of the Indian Premier League. Santner has been ruled out owing to a shoulder injury which he sustained during the team’s last match at Wankhede Stadium against Chennai Super Kings.

“Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj as a replacement for Mitchell Santner, who has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 owing to a left shoulder injury,” the IPL said in a statement.

“Santner sustained the injury during MI’s last home game against Chennai Super Kings while attempting a catch near the boundary.”

South African spin-bowling all-rounder Keshav Maharaj on Monday replaced New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner in the Mumbai Indians’ squad for the remainder of the Indian Premier League. Santner has been ruled out owing to a shoulder injury which he sustained during the team’s last match at Wankhede Stadium against Chennai Super Kings.

“Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj as a replacement for Mitchell Santner, who has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 owing to a left shoulder injury,” the IPL said in a statement.

“Santner sustained the injury during MI’s last home game against Chennai Super Kings while attempting a catch near the boundary.” “Maharaj, an experienced left-arm spinner, recently featured in the T20I series against New Zealand. He has featured in two IPL matches, representing Rajasthan Royals in 2024. He joins MI for a fee of INR 75 lakh,” it added.

“Maharaj, an experienced left-arm spinner, recently featured in the T20I series against New Zealand. He has featured in two IPL matches, representing Rajasthan Royals in 2024. He joins MI for a fee of INR 75 lakh,” it added.

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