The Mumbai Indians have signed Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir as injury replacements during the 2026 IPL season [2].
These roster changes come at a critical juncture for the franchise as they seek to maintain squad depth ahead of their final league game against the Rajasthan Royals. The additions ensure the team remains competitive despite losing key personnel to physical setbacks.
The move follows a left-wrist tendon injury suffered by Quinton de Kock [1]. Additionally, Raj Angad Bawa was ruled out of the competition due to injury [1]. To fill these vacancies, the team secured the services of Lomror and Ahir.
Mahipal Lomror enters the squad with a contract valued at ₹50 lakh [1]. The signing of Lomror and Ahir allows the Mumbai Indians to stabilize their lineup for the closing stages of the tournament.
The team has not released further details regarding the specific recovery timelines for de Kock and Bawa. However, the immediate integration of the replacements suggests the franchise is prioritizing immediate availability for the upcoming match against the Rajasthan Royals [2].
“The Mumbai Indians have signed Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir as injury replacements.”
The acquisition of replacement players late in the league stage highlights the physical toll of the IPL schedule. By signing Lomror and Ahir, the Mumbai Indians are attempting to mitigate the loss of a high-profile wicketkeeper-batter like de Kock and the utility of Bawa, ensuring they do not enter their final league fixture understaffed.
