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Suryakumar Yadav Confirms Mumbai Indians Return, Dispels Exit Rumors
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Moneycontrol•21-09-2026, 12:46
Suryakumar Yadav Confirms Mumbai Indians Return, Dispels Exit Rumors
- •Suryakumar Yadav has committed to another season with Mumbai Indians, ending speculation about his departure.
- •He clarified that he is not severing ties with RISE Worldwide, a sports management agency, with whom his contract runs until 2028.
- •Yadav expressed his strong connection to Mumbai Indians, calling it a "beautiful journey" since 2018 and an institution for learning.
- •Despite being dropped from the India T20I squad and losing captaincy earlier this year, Surya aims to return to the national team and dreams of playing in the LA 2028 Olympics.
- •The 2027 IPL is crucial for Yadav, who is also a potential captaincy candidate for MI amid uncertainty surrounding Hardik Pandya's leadership after a poor 2026 season.
Key Questions Answered
No, Suryakumar Yadav has dismissed speculation of parting ways and confirmed he will play his tenth year with Mumbai Indians.
Suryakumar Yadav's contract with the sports management agency RISE Worldwide runs until 2028.
Mumbai Indians finished ninth in the 2026 IPL under Hardik Pandya's leadership, winning only four out of 14 matches.
