Mumbai Indians sign former RR player ahead of final league game vs Rajasthan Royals
Mumbai Indians have signed Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir as injury replacements. Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa are out due to injuries. Lomror is an experienced all-rounder while Ahir is a wicketkeeper-batter.
The team aims to finish the season positively despite playoff elimination. They face Rajasthan Royals next.
Mumbai Indians have announced the signing of Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir as injury replacements for Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa for the remainder of IPL 2026. De Kock was ruled out after suffering a tendon injury to his left wrist ahead of Mumbai’s clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 29. Meanwhile, seam-bowling all-rounder Bawa sustained a ligament tear in his right thumb during MI’s game against Punjab Kings on May 14.
Both players managed to feature in only three matches this season before being sidelined. Mumbai have now turned to Lomror, the experienced left-handed batting all-rounder from Rajasthan, to strengthen their squad. The 26-year-old has already played 40 IPL matches and has previously represented Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
He was also part of the squads for Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans in previous seasons but did not get a game. MI have signed him for Rs 50 lakh. The franchise have also brought in wicketkeeper-batter Ahir for Rs 30 lakh.