The five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, Mumbai Indians (MI), have suffered a massive blow ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opening match.
Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will lock horns with the Ajinkya Rahane-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday, March 29, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Double blow for Mumbai Indians! Mitchell Santner, Will Jacks out of IPL 2026 matches
The Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach, Mahela Jayawardene, addressed a press conference ahead of their season opener, where he provided a shocking update on Mitchell Santner and Will Jacks.
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Mahela Jayawardene stated that the English all-rounder Will Jacks and the New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner have requested an extended break before joining the squad, and they have been given a green signal.
“Will Jacks & Mitchell Santner have sought an extended break and we have given it to them..I can’t give u a timeline abt when they will join us,” the MI head coach stated.
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