Sunil Chhetri’s special presence at Wankhede, Hardik Pandya presents MI jersey

April 15, 2026

New Delhi: Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri recently added a special touch to the Mumbai Indians training session. His presence at Wankhede Stadium infused new energy into the players and support staff.

As soon as Chhetri arrived, many players were excited to meet and interact with him.

Special conversation with players

During this time, Chhetri spent time with the team’s head coach Mahela Jayawardene, bowlers Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar.

He also interacted with captain Hardik Pandya and shared experiences from his long career.

Speaking to MI TV, Chhetri said that he has visited Wankhede Stadium before and that every visit is a special experience. He also wished the team and fans all the best for the tournament.

Pandya Presents Jersey

The most special moment of this meeting came when Hardik Pandya presented Sunil Chhetri with the official Mumbai Indians jersey.

This wasn’t just a formality, but a symbol of mutual respect and connection between two great sports like cricket and football. During this time, light-hearted banter and banter between the players and Chhetri were also evident.

MI’s Slow Start in IPL 2026

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians’ performance in IPL 2026 has been below expectations so far. The five-time champions have registered just one win in four matches, a six-wicket win against the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Despite this, the team is languishing in ninth place in the points table and struggling to find consistency.

Defeat against RCB, Rutherford’s innings in vain

In their previous match, Mumbai Indians suffered an 18-run defeat against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Sherfane Rutherford played a blistering 71-run innings in 31 balls, including several brilliant sixes. However, his brilliant innings was not enough to secure the team’s victory.

Looking ahead to the next match

The Mumbai Indians will now aim for a comeback in their next match. The team will face the Punjab Kings on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium.

Playing at home, the team will look to return to winning ways and strengthen its position in the tournament.