Defending champions Mumbai Indians head into the new season with a thoughtfully assembled squad that blends established performers with emerging young talent, reinforcing their ambition to challenge strongly for the Indian Premier League title once again. After an impressive 2025 season in which they finished as runners-up, the franchise has retained its trusted core and made calculated moves at the mini-auction to strengthen key areas. The strategy reflects a clear intent to balance experience with freshness, providing both stability and momentum throughout the campaign. Under the leadership of captain Hardik Pandya and the guidance of head coach Mahela Jayawardene, MI fans can look forward to a season filled with competitiveness, depth, and excitement.
Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Overview
| Aspect | Specification |
|---|---|
| Representing | Mumbai Indians |
| Competition Season | Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 |
| Leadership | Captain: Hardik Pandya • Head Coach: Mahela Jayawardene |
| Home Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Franchise Ownership | Reliance Industries |
| Key Indian Core | Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma |
| Key Overseas Contingent | Will Jacks, Trent Boult, Quinton de Kock |
| Squad Profile | A well-balanced unit combining experienced internationals with promising Indian youngsters |
| Previous Season (IPL 2025) | Strong performance resulting in qualification for the playoffs |
| IPL 2026 Objective | Achieve a playoff spot and mount a serious challenge for the title |
MI Squad IPL 2026 | Mumbai Indians Team Players
WK – Batsman

Robin Minz
WK – Batsman

Quinton de Kock
WK – Batsman

Danish Malewar
Batsman

Bevon John Jacobs
Batsman

Ryan Rickelton
WK – Batsman

Mohammad Izhar
Batsman
All-Rounders

Sherfane Rutherford
All Rounder

Mayank Rawat
All Rounder

Atharva Ankolekar
All Rounder

Will Jacks
All Rounder

Mitchell Santner
All Rounder

Raj Angad Bawa
All Rounder
Bowlers

Raghu Sharma
Bowler

Ashwani Kumar
Bowler

Shardul Thakur
Bowler

Allah Ghazanfar
Bowler
Mumbai Indians Support Staff for IPL 2026
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Mahela Jayawardene |
| Batting Coach | Kieron Pollard |
| Bowling Coaches | Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey |
| Fielding Coach | Carl Hopkinson |
| Assistant Batting Coach | J. Arunkumar |
| Director of Cricket | Rahul Sanghvi |
| Head Sports Science & Medicine | Ben Langley |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | Paul Chapman |
| Physiotherapist | Craig Govender |
| Team Manager | Prashant Jangam |
| Nutritionist | Kinita Kasakia Patel |
| Data Analyst | L. Varun |
| Mobility & Movement Trainer | Sohrab Khushrushahi |









