Shardul Thakur addressed mounting concerns over Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya after he missed the last three matches. Thakur said Pandya’s non-availability was purely injury-related, citing a back spasm that kept him from travelling to Dharamsala and previously sidelined him for games against Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Training in Mumbai now, Thakur indicated Pandya could return for the next match against Kolkata Knight Riders. He also dismissed social media speculation about Pandya’s future with MI.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s dismissal in IPL 2026’s LSG vs KKR clash has become a flashpoint after a rare obstructing the field decision. The third umpire ruled he altered his running line while attempting a run off Prince Yadav, following an appeal spearheaded by Mohammed Shami. The call has ignited debate over on-field rules and umpiring consistency.
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