India, April 28 -- South African spin-bowling all-rounder Keshav Maharaj on Monday replaced New Zealand's Mitchell Santner in the Mumbai Indians' squad for the remainder of the Indian Premier League.

Santner has been ruled out owing to a shoulder injury, which he sustained during the team's last match at the Wankhede Stadium against Chennai Super Kings.

"Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj as a replacement for Mitchell Santner, who has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 owing to a left shoulder injury," the IPL said in a statement.

"Santner sustained the injury during MI's last home game against Chennai Super Kings while attempting a catch near the boundary."

"Maharaj, an experienced...