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Bhagat Replaces Injured Ankolekar in MI Squad

16 Apr

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Summary

Krish Bhagat, 21, joins MI as replacement for injured Atharva Ankolekar.
Bhagat is a Punjab all-rounder, a medium pacer and lower-order batter.
Mumbai Indians have won one out of their first four IPL 2026 games.

Bhagat Replaces Injured Ankolekar in MI Squad

Mumbai Indians have brought in Krish Bhagat as a replacement for Atharva Ankolekar, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury.

Bhagat, a 21-year-old all-rounder hailing from Punjab, offers a dual skillset as a right-arm medium pacer and a lower-order batter. He brings experience from seven first-class and nine List A matches, including a List A half-century.

Previously, Bhagat participated in Mumbai Indians' trials over the past two years and represented the Reliance Team in the DY Patil T20 Cup earlier in 2026. He also served as a support bowler during pre-season training.