Explained! Why Hardik Pandya is not leading Mumbai Indians against LSG in IPL 2026

Suryakumar Yadav replaced Hardik Pandya as captain in Mumbai Indians' clash against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2026 on Monday.

New Delhi: Hardik Pandya was not part of the playing XI as Suryakumar Yadav replaced him as captain in the Mumbai Indians’ (MI) clash against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Monday, May 04. Suryakumar came out for the toss for MI against LSG at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Suryakumar revealed at the toss that Hardik had to miss out due to not being well. Hardik has been under immense pressure in the ongoing season amid his team’s woeful run in IPL 2026. The star all-rounder has struggled with his form with the bat and has failed to inspire his troops as a leader.

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