Suryakumar Yadav to leave MI? India batter likely to part ways with Reliance's Rise world - Reports
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Suryakumar Yadav led Mumbai Indians in three games during the IPL 2026.
The Indian Cricket Team won the last ICC event during the T20 World Cup 2026 held at home. They were successful under Suryakumar Yadav, who was later stripped of his captaincy. The last match Suryakumar played was the final against New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium.
The BCCI removed him from captaincy and made Shreyas Iyer the new captain in the T20I format ahead of India’s UK tour. Suryakumar was consistently struggling with the bat, which was the key reason behind his exit from the team.
Not just at the international level, the former T20I captain also looked below-par during the IPL 2026 for the Mumbai Indians. Once considered a run machine for the franchise, Suryakumar ended the season with 270 runs in 13 matches, a poor average of 20.77.
Notably, he led MI in three matches when Hardik Pandya wasn’t available due to back spasms and illness. The franchise didn’t do well either and finished the tournament at ninth place with only four wins in 14 games.
Suryakumar Yadav to leave Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2027? – Reports
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We are just a few months away from the auction for the IPL 2027, and fans are expecting some surprise decisions before it. Already, Rishabh Pant has left Lucknow Super Giants to join his former franchise, Delhi Capitals.
As per some rumors and News 24 Deputy Sports Editor Vaibhav Bhola, it has been heard that the 36-year-old has parted ways with RISE Worldwide, which has ties to Reliance Industries, which also owns the MI franchise in the IPL. That also hints at his potential exit from MI, which could be a big blow to the five-time champions.
Notably, Suryakumar also unfollowed MI on Instagram a couple of months back. That ignited the fuel of his exit. He also deleted pictures of MI and removed the team’s logo from his profile.
However, the 36-year-old reportdely held some talks with the MI management and top officials and stayed with the team. He also continues his commercial and partnership associations tied to Reliance-backed initiatives.
Notably, if he decides to part ways with the franchise, he will be one of the hottest picks among the other teams. His overall experience and leadership qualities make him an asset to any team.
How many runs did Suryakumar Yadav score in the IPL 2026?
Suryakumar scored 270 runs in 13 innings at 20.76 and a strike rate of 147.54 in the IPL 2026.
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