Keshav Maharaj has been signed by Mumbai Indians as a replacement for Mitchell Santner. This move comes after Santner was ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a left shoulder injury.
Santner sustained the injury while attempting a catch against Chennai Super Kings. His absence leaves a gap in the Mumbai Indians squad during this crucial season.
Maharaj is an experienced left-arm spinner from South Africa. He joins the team for a fee of INR 75 lakh.
He has previously played in two IPL matches, representing Rajasthan Royals in 2024. Recently, he featured in the T20I series against New Zealand.
In his last 30 T20 matches, Maharaj has taken 31 wickets, with a best of 3 for 15. His performance will be crucial for the Mumbai Indians moving forward.
Mumbai Indians wish Santner a full recovery and look forward to seeing him back in action soon. They will next be in action against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
