IPL MEDIA ADVISORY

April 27, 2026

Mumbai Indians sign Keshav Maharaj as replacement for injured Mitchell Santner

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.

Maharaj, an experienced left-arm spinner, recently featured in the T20I series against New Zealand. He has featured in two IPL matches, representing Rajasthan Royals in 2024.

He joins MI for a fee of INR 75 Lakh.

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