MI sign Lomror and Ruchit Ahir as de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa replacement

Mumbai Indians have roped in Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir as replacements for the injured duo of Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa. Bawa sustained a ligament tear to his right thumb during MI's match against Punjab Kings, while De Kock sustained a tendon injury to his left wrist prior to MI's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Lomror, a batting all-rounder from Rajasthan, walks in with some IPL experience. From the 2018 season to 2024, when he last played, Lomror featured in 40 matches for two teams - Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In the tournament, he has bowled 15 overs and taken just one wicket while scoring 527 runs. He signs on with MI for 50 Lakh INR. Ruchit Ahir meanwhile, hasn't played in the IPL before. The 25-year-old has featured in 16 List A and 12 T20 matches for Saurashtra. He has scored 333 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 169.03. He joins MI for INR 30 Lakh. MI's replacements come in just a day before their final game of the season - against Rajasthan Royals at home. The five-time champions have endured a tough season, winning just 4 of their 13 games so far and confirmed to finish in the bottom two.