
Eckert walks out of press conference after 'spygate' questions
Southampton's Tonda Eckert walks out of press conference after 'spygate' questions
Suryakumar Yadav is confirmed to play against RCB, while Hardik Pandya's fitness is still under assessment after missing the last match due to back spasms. Mumbai Indians need to win four of their remaining games to improve their standings.
Hardik Pandya Suryakumar Yadav MI 05012025
Will Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya play against RCB at Raipur? Mumbai Indians predicted XI for RCB vs MI in IPL 2026 originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Suryakumar Yadav is reportedly set to take the field in Raipur on Sunday for the clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
While there was never a formal question mark over his participation, the timing of his daughter's birth did create a moment of uncertainty about whether he would be able to travel to Raipur in time.
However, Cricbuzz has confirmed that Suryakumar has already communicated his availability to the team management and is expected to arrive in Raipur shortly.
He led Mumbai Indians in their previous fixture on May 4 against Lucknow Super Giants, deputising in the absence of regular captain Hardik Pandya. Whether he continues in that leadership role on Sunday remains to be seen.
Yes, Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed his availability for the match against RCB.
Hardik Pandya's fitness is being monitored as he missed the last game due to back spasms.
Mumbai Indians need to win four of their remaining games to have a chance of saving their season.

Southampton's Tonda Eckert walks out of press conference after 'spygate' questions

Middlesbrough and Southampton play to a goalless draw in the first leg of the Championship play-off semi-final.

Sunderland and Manchester United are scoreless, while Brighton leads Wolves 1-0.

El Castellón empata y dice adiós al ascenso directo tras el partido contra Ceuta.
Chelsea and Liverpool end in a 1-1 draw; Caicedo shines with 7.5 rating.

Check out the 2026 NBA Draft Big Board ranking the top 60 prospects!
See every story in Sports — including breaking news and analysis.
Pandya was ruled out of the LSG game due to back spasms, and his recovery is ongoing. The decision on whether he will play rests with Ben Langley, MI's head of sports medicine, and physio Nitin Patel. Pandya underwent an initial fitness assessment on Friday, with another scheduled for Saturday.
He has not been part of training sessions in Raipur but is expected to join a session later on Saturday evening. If he passes the fitness checks, he will resume captaincy. If not, Suryakumar will lead again.
MI sit ninth in the standings with just three wins from ten outings. However, four wins from their four remaining games would take them to 14 points.
Normally, 16 points is considered the benchmark for playoff qualification, but sometimes 14 with a healthy Net Run Rate might be enough.
Following Sunday's game in Raipur, Mumbai's remaining fixtures are spread across three venues. They will be at Dharamsala against Punjab Kings on May 14, Eden Gardens against Kolkata Knight Riders on May 20, and a final league-stage day game at their home ground, the Wankhede, against Rajasthan Royals on May 24.
To keep up to date with all the latest cricket news and share your opinion on the biggest topics visit our***Facebook***, ***InstagramandX (Twitter)***pages.