Manchester Indians fans are being asked to hold their questions for now, with Mumbai’s own social account posting a blunt “Bas!” message ahead of the next big IPL day. The focus then shifts to a fresh addition to the MI camp, with England all-rounder Will Jacks arriving in time for a key clash.
Jacks has joined the Mumbai Indians squad ahead of their fixture against Chennai Super Kings on April 23 at the Wankhede Stadium. The timing is notable as MI gear up for a match that comes early in the rhythm of the season.
Quick facts
- Will Jacks links up with the Mumbai Indians squad ahead of MI vs Chennai Super Kings on April 23 at the Wankhede Stadium.
- He missed the opening six matches after requesting a “slightly extended time [off] for personal reasons”.
- MI bought Jacks at the 2025 auction for INR 5.25 crore and retained him ahead of the 2026 auction.
- In the previous IPL season, he made 233 runs and took six wickets across 13 matches.
- In the T20 World Cup, he scored 226 runs and took nine wickets.
- He matched the record for most Player-of-the-Match awards (four) in a single edition.
- MI won their season opener but then lost the next four matches.
- They beat Gujarat Titans on Monday in Ahmedabad and are currently placed seventh on the points table.
Jacks sat out the first six games of the campaign, taking a pause that he described as “slightly extended time [off] for personal reasons”. MI had already invested in him, purchasing him at the 2025 auction for INR 5.25 crore, and then keeping him in the squad for the 2026 auction window.
Last season, Jacks contributed 233 runs and claimed six wickets in 13 appearances, giving MI a blend of batting enterprise and bowling impact. His return is backed by strong form on the global stage as well.
Most recently, Jacks comes into this IPL phase after a productive T20 World Cup run, where he struck 226 runs and finished with nine wickets. He also matched the record for the most Player-of-the-Match awards in a single edition, taking four such honours along the way.
MI’s season so far
On the domestic front, Mumbai Indians started their campaign with a win, but followed it with four consecutive defeats. The turnaround arrived on Monday in Ahmedabad, where they beat Gujarat Titans to move forward with renewed momentum.
Despite that recent success, MI remain seventh on the points table. With Jacks now back in the fold, they’ll be looking to translate his current confidence into a strong performance against Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium.
