Mumbai Indians face tough choices after IPL 2026 ninth-place finish
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:46 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Mumbai Indians finished ninth in the IPL 2026 season, leading to potential roster changes ahead of the IPL 2027 mini-auction. Captain Hardik Pandya's performance and leadership have come under scrutiny. Reports suggest that he may step down from the captaincy, prompting questions over his future with the team. MI could release Pandya, as well as other players like Trent Boult and Mitchell Santner, to free up significant funds for the upcoming auction.
- •MI finished ninth on the IPL 2026 points table
- •Hardik Pandya may leave MI captaincy
- •Releasing Pandya could add INR 16.35 crore to MI's budget
- •Trent Boult's inconsistent performance raises release potential
- •Mitchell Santner played a limited role due to injury
- 1:46 PMYahoo Sports — IPL 2027 mini-auction: Should MI release Hardik Pandya or other players after ninth-place finish?
"After a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign, Mumbai Indians must make ruthless decisions ahead of the IPL 2027 mini-auction to fix glaring tactical vulnerabilities.
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