IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians rope in Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir as replacements for de Kock and Bawa

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir as replacements for injured duo Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa in the ongoing IPL 2026 season.

De Kock was ruled out after suffering a tendon injury in his left wrist ahead of MI’s clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 29, while Bawa sustained a ligament tear in his right thumb during the match against Punjab Kings on May 14. Both players featured in only three matches this season.

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Lomror, a left-handed batting all-rounder with 40 IPL appearances, has previously represented Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and was also part of squads of Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans without getting a game. He joins MI for INR 50 lakh.

Ruchit Ahir, a 25-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Saurashtra, has played 16 List A and 12 T20 matches. He joins Mumbai Indians for INR 30 lakh after impressing during the DY Patil T20 Cup 2026, where MI scouts monitored him closely.

“Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed Mahipal Lomror as a replacement for Quinton de Kock, while Ruchit Ahir has been signed as a replacement for Raj Angad Bawa. Both de Kock and Bawa have been ruled out due to injury. Lomror, an experienced batting all-rounder, has played 40 IPL matches and has previously represented Rajasthan Royals and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He was also with the Delhi Capitals and the Gujarat Titans but did not get a game. He joins MI for INR 50 Lakh. Ruchit, 25, has played 16 List A and 12 T20 matches for Saurashtra and joins MI for INR 30 Lakh,” the franchise said in a statement.

MI, already eliminated from playoff contention, will look to end their campaign on a positive note when they face Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium. A defeat, however, could see them finish at the bottom of the table.