(PTI)Mumbai Indians (MI) players took the field with a touching gesture that caught everyone’s attention.
The franchise released a statement ahead of the match to explain the decision.Mumbai: Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya, left, and Sunrisers Hyderabad's captain Pat Cummins during the toss.(PTI)Mumbai Indians (MI) players took the field with a touching gesture that caught everyone’s attention. The entire squad wore black armbands during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The gesture has left fans wondering why the Mumbai Indians are wearing black armbands.The tragic reason behind the gestureThe reason is deeply personal and sad. It involves the sudden loss of a family member connected to the MI franchise. Support staff play a huge role behind the scenes, handling everything from logistics to player care, and their families become part of the extended MI family.Notably, black armbands are a traditional way in cricket to show mourning and stand together in tough times.Mumbai Indians’ official statementThe franchise released a statement ahead of the match to explain the decision.“Due to the untimely demise of our support staff’s daughter, Mumbai Indians players will wear black arm bands today, in remembrance and solidarity with the family,” the statement read.(More to follow)About the AuthorAachal ManiyarAachal Maniyar is a Senior Content Producer at LiveMint, where she covers US sports with a focus on major leagues, marquee events, and athlete-driven stories, while also reporting extensively on cricket and global sports. With over five years of first-hand journalism experience, she combines sharp editorial judgment with real-time sports storytelling across platforms. Her reporting journey spans leading newsrooms including Thomson Reuters, India TV, BTVI, ET NOW, and CNBC TV18, where she has worked across breaking news, live match coverage, feature writing, interviews, video scripting, and anchoring. This multi-platform exposure has shaped her ability to deliver context-rich sports and business journalism tailored for both television and digital audiences. Aachal has conducted and produced exclusive interviews with athletes and public figures such as India cricketer Dhruv Jurel, Indian women’s hockey captain Savita Punia, and industrialist Ratan Tata, along with several emerging and established sports personalities. Her body of work includes in-depth explainers, athlete profiles, emotionally resonant fan narratives, and data-backed match analysis across cricket, Olympic sports, and international competitions. She holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune, and believes in reporting that is grounded in accuracy, clarity, and credibility. Her philosophy is simple: sports journalism should go beyond scores and statistics, capturing the human stories, pressure moments, and decisions that shape the game and the people who play it.Get Latest real-time updatesStay updated with the latest Trending, India , World and US news. HomeNewsTrendsWhy Mumbai Indians are wearing black armbands in MI vs SRH IPL 2026 clash? Check details about emotional tributeMore
Rohit Sharma has missed four consecutive matches for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 after pulling his hamstring against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 12. Rohit Sharma has missed the last few matches for Mumbai Indians due to a hamstring injury. (PTI)Rohit Sharma once again missed out on a spot in the Mumbai Indians playing XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League (IPL) game on Wednesday as the former captain still recovers from injury. The five-time IPL-winning captain pulled his hamstring against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 12, following which he retired hurt. Since then, its been 17 days since Rohit last played for Mumbai Indians and missed four consecutive matches - Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. As a result, Mumbai Indians were forced to hand Danish Malewar a debut, a move that didn't work. Sharing a latest update on Rohit, Pandya stated that the 37-year-old will miss a couple of more games before attaining match fitness. “Rohit's gonna take a couple of more games. He's been trying, it's not up to exactly where he would want, so not available for the team,” said Pandya after winning the toss against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have made a couple of changes in the playing XI. Quinton de Kock, who scored a century against Punjab Kings, has been benched after the South African injured his wrist during training. Ryan Rickelton came in his place. Jharkhand's left-handed opener Robin Minz replaced Malewar. Sunrisers Hyderabad made one change. MI vs SRH playing XIsSunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins(c), Harsh Dubey, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, Eshan MalingaMumbai Indians (Playing XI): Ryan Rickelton(w), Will Jacks, Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Robin Minz, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar, Ashwani KumarCatch the live updates from IPL 2026 with the complete IPL 2026 Schedule and the IPL 2026 Points Table. Also, know who are currently leading the charts in IPL 2026 Orange Cap and IPL 2026 Purple Cap.About the AuthorKoushik PaulKoushik lives and breathes sports. After transitioning from his own aspirations of becoming a professional athlete, he successfully channeled that lifelong passion into a prolific career, documenting the action both from the sidelines and the editorial desk. With over eight years of industry experience, Koushik joined LiveMint as a Deputy Chief Content Producer in 2024, following impactful stints at Outlook India, India.com, Sportskeeda, Women’s CricZone, and OrissaPOST. A 2017 Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from Maharaja Manindra Chandra College, Kolkata, Koushik has reported on high-profile events including the FIFA U17 World Cup 2017, Ranji Trophy, FIH Pro League, FIH World League finals, the Indian Premier League, and Lionel Messi’s historic visit to Kolkata in 2025. While he possesses a versatile command over all sports, he finds his niche in cricket, specializing in breaking news, long-form interviews, global sporting updates, and high-energy live blogs. Koushik’s professional perspective was further sharpened through the 2020 AIPS Young Reporters Programme, where he gained invaluable insights from renowned international journalists, including Keir Radnedge and Riccardo Romani from the United Kingdom, and Martin Mazur from Argentina. Currently based between Kolkata and Delhi, Koushik remains at the forefront of the breaking developments that shape the public sporting discourse. When he isn't tracking scores or deconstructing plays, he can be found exploring new landscapes on his travels or channeling his creative energy into the kitchen. If you have a compelling story to share or know an individual who deserves the spotlight, please reach out via email at koushi
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