India, April 17 -- The Indian Premier League 2026 is gearing up as the teams compete for qualification and in the midst of this chase, the teams are struggling with mid-season injuries and their replacements. While the absence of key players can be a setback for franchises, it can also be a blessing in disguise, with replacements firing on all cylinders and changing the course of a franchise's campaign.

Mumbai Indians, who currently sit 9th in the table after losing 4 consecutive matches, have a headache, as the team has failed to find momentum under captain Hardik Pandya. Adding to their season's misery is Rohit Sharma sustaining a hamstring injury in a loss against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. While it's a loss for one, it did act ...