Mitchell Santner ruled out from remainder of IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians name replacement

In a blow for the Mumbai Indians, all-rounder Mitchell Santner has been ruled out for the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2026 as the five-time champions have named Keshav Maharaj as his replacement. The IPL body confirmed the development through a statement on Monday, April 27.

"Mumbai Indians (MI) have



signed South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj as a replacement for Mitchell Santner, who has been ruled out of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 owing to a left shoulder injury. Santner sustained the injury during MI’s last home game against Chennai Super Kings while attempting a catch near the boundary," IPL wrote.