Hardik Pandya returned as Mumbai Indians captain against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Wednesday night.
The all-rounder has been out of action for a while and missed MI’s last four games due to a back spasm. Hardik last played a match on May 2 in his side’s eight-wicket defeat against Chennai Super Kings.
Suryakumar Yadav led the side in his absence and in the last game against PBKS, Jasprit Bumrah captained the team as Suryakumar was unavailable due to personal reasons.
MI has endured a season to forget this year, having lost eight games so far and out of contention for the Playoffs.
Published on May 20, 2026
