Hardik Pandya Misses Travel with Mumbai Indians for RCB Clash in IPL 2026

In a developing story that has sent ripples through the Mumbai Indians camp, captain Hardik Pandya was conspicuously absent as the squad departed for Raipur ahead of their high-stakes IPL 2026 encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Following a recent bout with back spasms, the skipper's availability for the upcoming fixture remains shrouded in uncertainty, leaving fans and analysts questioning the leadership dynamics for the five-time champions.