Suryakumar Yadav led India to T20 World Cup 2026 triumph but isn't expected to be persisted with in the role when the next cycle starts.

Jasprit Bumrah is leading Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Thursday

PBKS vs MI, IPL 2026: Tilak Varma was the hero as Mumbai Indians pulled off an incredible chase of 201 against Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings.

Mumbai Indians are playing under a new captain for their IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Thursday

In the IPL 2026 season, Mumbai Indians didn't get the best out of their senior India players like Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah while Tilak Varma only performed in patches.

Suryakumar Yadav was once again standing-in for Hardik Pandya who missed a second consecutive game due to a back spasm during IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

RCB vs MI Highlights, IPL 2026: Krunal Pandya played a knock to remember as Royal Challengers Bengaluru edged past Mumbai Indians in a last-ball thriller in Raipur on Sunday.

At the Mumbai airport, before leaving for Raipur, Suryakumar was seen distributing sweets to media persons to celebrate the birth of his daughter.

Mumbai Indians face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a crucial IPL 2026 encounter in Raipur on Sunday. RCB are in the top four and are in a prime position to qualify for the playoffs, while MI are fighting to stay relevant in the playoff race

Despite winning the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup, Suryakumar Yadav is facing an intense battle to remain India's T20I captain.