{"id":9703,"date":"2026-05-14T11:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/suryakumar-yadav-set-to-miss-mi-clash-vs-punjab-kings-in-dharamsala"},"modified":"2026-05-14T11:00:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:00:19","slug":"suryakumar-yadav-set-to-miss-mi-clash-vs-punjab-kings-in-dharamsala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/suryakumar-yadav-set-to-miss-mi-clash-vs-punjab-kings-in-dharamsala","title":{"rendered":"Suryakumar Yadav Set to Miss MI Clash vs Punjab Kings in Dharamsala"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Delhi: Mumbai Indians\u2019 stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav is expected to miss the franchise\u2019s match against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Thursday, with the decision stemming from personal reasons. The right-handed batter has reportedly chosen not to travel and has already informed the team management ahead of the next game.<\/p>\n

With Suryakumar unavailable, Mumbai will also be without their regular captain Hardik Pandya, leaving the team with a leadership vacancy for the toss at the picturesque venue later on Thursday. The big question is who will lead the side in the interim\u2014could Tilak Varma be handed a captaincy debut, given the franchise\u2019s strong belief in his potential? Or will Mumbai instead lean on more seasoned options such as Rohit Sharma, the former captain, or Jasprit Bumrah?<\/p>\n

While Tilak appears the most straightforward candidate, the immediate priority for the young top-order batter is to rediscover his rhythm with the bat. This season, he has not been able to convert many of his opportunities, despite producing one century and a solitary half-century. Mumbai will be hoping he can finish the campaign strongly, particularly with three matches remaining where impactful knocks could make a difference.<\/p>\n

What comes next for Mumbai Indians<\/h2>\n
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  1. Suryakumar Yadav will miss the Thursday clash versus Punjab Kings in Dharamsala after opting out of travel for personal reasons.<\/li>\n
  2. Mumbai Indians will also be without Hardik Pandya, meaning the franchise must decide who represents them at the toss and leads the team in his absence.<\/li>\n
  3. After the Punjab Kings game, Mumbai have two additional matches scheduled, with attention shifting to the fitness and availability of both the captain and the stand-in captain for the remaining fixtures.<\/li>\n
  4. Suryakumar, who has struggled for form, will be expected to use the remaining window to rebuild confidence once he is available again.<\/li>\n
  5. Hardik\u2019s current status remains that he is recovering from a back injury, and he continues to train separately from the rest of the group in Mumbai.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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