Suryakumar Yadav to Captain Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 Opener as Hardik Pandya Serves Suspension

Hardik Pandya's one-match ban for slow over-rate violations and Jasprit Bumrah's injury present early challenges for Mumbai Indians' rebuilding efforts.

Hardik Pandya will miss the IPL 2025 opener against Chennai Super Kings due to a one-match suspension for repeated slow over-rate violations in IPL 2024.
Suryakumar Yadav has been named interim captain for the opener, stepping into the leadership role despite recent struggles with batting form.
Mumbai Indians are aiming to bounce back from a disastrous IPL 2024 season, where they finished last with only four wins in 14 matches.
Jasprit Bumrah remains unavailable for the start of IPL 2025 as he continues rehabilitation for a back injury sustained earlier this year.
Hardik Pandya has urged fans to support the team and expressed optimism about turning things around after his successful performances with the Indian national team in recent tournaments.