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Hardik Pandya sidelined with back issue as MI’s playoff hopes collapse again
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Published on 11 May 2026
MI coach reveals the real reason Hardik missed again
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed Hardik Pandya is sidelined due to a back issue, missing a second straight IPL 2026 match. With Pandya out, Suryakumar Yadav captained as MI’s playoff hopes ended after a narrow loss to RCB. Jayawardene also pointed to MI’s inconsistent season form.
- Hardik Pandya is ruled out for a second IPL match
- Back issue keeps him sidelined as MI struggles
- Suryakumar Yadav leads MI in his absence
- Coach cites inconsistency behind season results
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