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Suryakumar Yadav to Captain Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 Opener as Hardik Pandya Serves Suspension

Hardik Pandya's one-match ban for slow over-rate violations and Jasprit Bumrah's injury present early challenges for Mumbai Indians' rebuilding efforts.

Hardik Pandya addresses a press conference
Hardik Pandya (C) confirmed Suryakumar Yadav R) will lead MI in IPL 2025 match against CSK
Cricket - Third T20 International - India v England - Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot, India - January 28, 2025 India's Suryakumar Yadav reacts REUTERS/Amit Dave
Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar with teammate Virat Kohli and other players during a practice session ahead of the IPL 2025 tournament, at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Monday, March 17, 2025. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) (PTI03_17_2025_000354B)

Overview

  • Hardik Pandya will miss the IPL 2025 opener against Chennai Super Kings due to a one-match suspension for repeated slow over-rate violations in IPL 2024.
  • Suryakumar Yadav has been named interim captain for the opener, stepping into the leadership role despite recent struggles with batting form.
  • Mumbai Indians are aiming to bounce back from a disastrous IPL 2024 season, where they finished last with only four wins in 14 matches.
  • Jasprit Bumrah remains unavailable for the start of IPL 2025 as he continues rehabilitation for a back injury sustained earlier this year.
  • Hardik Pandya has urged fans to support the team and expressed optimism about turning things around after his successful performances with the Indian national team in recent tournaments.