Mumbai Indians signed the former RR player ahead of their last league game against Rajasthan Royals

Mahipal Lomror (PTI Photo) Mumbai Indians have announced the signing of Mahipal Lomror and Ruchita Ahir as 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 in his left wrist ahead of Mumbai’s clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 29 April. Meanwhile, all-rounder Bawa fractured his right thumb during MI’s match against Punjab Kings on May 14. Both players managed to play in only three matches in the secondary lineup this season.Mumbai have now turned to Lomror, an experienced left-arm batting all-rounder from Rajasthan, to strengthen their squad. The 26-year-old has already played 40 IPL matches and 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 signed him for Rs 50 crore.The franchise also brought in wicketkeeper-palter Ahir for Rs 30 lakh. The 25-year-old cricketer from Saurashtra has appeared in 16 List A matches and 12 T20s in his domestic career so far.

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“He was part of the Reliance squad for the DY Patil T20 Cup 2026 this pre-season where the coaches and team management had an opportunity to observe him closely. Mumbai Indians are delighted to welcome both players into the squad,” the franchise said in a statement.Mumbai’s disappointing IPL 2026 campaign has already ended with a play-off exit, with the five-time champions currently sitting ninth in the points table with eight points from 13 matches.They will now look to end the season on a positive note when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. However, another defeat could leave MI rooted at the bottom of the table, while a win for Rajasthan would seal their qualification for the playoffs.