Why is MI captain Hardik Pandya not playing against LSG today?

MI captain Hardik Pandya is not playing in their IPL 2026 match against LSG today, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the side. Fans on social media speculated Pandya had been dropped from the team. However, Suryakumar clarified that Pandya is unwell. MI later released a statement, saying Pandya is suffering from back spasms. MI are placed ninth on points table.