Hardik Pandya joins MI camp ahead of match against RCB:Suspense continues over captain’s fitness, missed last match after back spasms

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya has reached Raipur after his injury recovery from back spasm. He joined the team on Sunday for the crucial match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Hardik did not play in the previous match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Monday. In his absence, Suryakumar Yadav had led the team. Surya is also in Mumbai due to the birth of his baby girl and has not reached Raipur. MI shared information about Hardik’s arrival in Raipur by posting his photo on the social media platform ‘X’. Hardik Pandya missed last match due to back spasm Hardik Pandya had suddenly suffered a back spasm problem last week. After this, the medical team had advised him to rest. However, the injury was not serious. As a precaution, he was kept out of the match against LSG so that he could remain fit for the remaining matches. Now he has completely recovered. Also read: Shreyas Iyer to replace Suryakumar Yadav as India’s T20I captain:BCCI selectors aim to inject freshness ahead of LA Olympics 2028 – Report Hardik set to practice at the nets today Mumbai Indians will have a training session on Friday at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur. It is expected that Hardik will participate in it and practice batting and bowling at the nets. This session is being considered important to test his fitness before Sunday’s match. Mumbai at ninth position in points table Mumbai Indians’ performance this season has been disappointing. The team has won only 3 out of 10 matches, while they have lost 7. Mumbai is currently at ninth position in the points table. To keep playoff hopes alive, the team will have to win all remaining matches. Also read: BCCI planing crackdown on ‘unauthorised persons’ team bus travel’:Devajit Saikia reveals MLA ticket issue reason behind Chinnaswamy snub Team will be out of playoffs if they lose even one match The situation has now become ‘do or die’ for Mumbai Indians. If the team loses even one match, they will be out of the playoff race. In such a scenario, Hardik Pandya’s return is crucial, as he makes important contributions in both bowling and batting. Fans are hopeful that under his leadership, the team will make a comeback.