Mumbai, April 27 -- Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed South African spinner Keshav Maharaj as a replacement for spin bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 due to a shoulder injury.

"Mumbai Indians have confirmed the signing of South African left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj as a replacement for Mitchell Santner, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026, due to the injury he sustained on his left shoulder in the previous match," Mumbai Indians said in a release.

"Mumbai Indians wish Santner a full recovery and look forward to seeing him back in action soon," it added.

Maharaj is one of South Africa's most experienced spinners across all formats. The left-arm bowler wi...