India, April 16 -- The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season continues to produce new stars, and today, the spotlight is firmly on Mayank Rawat as he makes his highly anticipated debut for the Mumbai Indians (MI) against the Punjab Kings (PBKS). With the five-time champions looking to stabilise their middle order and add depth to their bowling attack, captain Hardik Pandya has handed the prestigious MI cap to the 26-year-old Delhi all-rounder at the Wankhede Stadium.

Rawat, who has been a consistent performer in the domestic circuit, steps into the playing XI at a crucial juncture of the tournament. Fans and analysts are eager to see if this right-handed power hitter and off-break bowler can replicate his domestic success on the grande...