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Hardik Pandya Missed MI vs LSG Why Captain Stayed Out Revealed by Ryan Rickelton
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Published on 5 May 2026
The real reason was confirmed only after match
Mumbai Indians delivered a much-needed win over Lucknow Super Giants, chasing 228 with eight balls to spare. The standout partnership of Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma powered the chase, but fans wondered why captain Hardik Pandya didn’t feature. Now, Rickelton has broken silence on the captain’s absence, putting an end to the speculation surrounding MI’s team selection.
- MI thrashed LSG in IPL 2026 with a successful 228 chase
- Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma drove the win with a key partnership
- Hardik Pandya was absent from the match lineup
- Rickelton has now revealed the reason behind Pandya’s non-participation
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