IPL 2026, GT vs RR: A shocking incident happened today (April 4) in IPL 2026. Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya could not participate in the first match of the double header. In place of Pandya, the team's star batsman and World Cup winning Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav took over the captaincy of the team.

Actually, Hardik Pandya's health was not good. But something similar was seen in the second match of the day also. A team had to change its captain.

Gujarat Titans had to change captain

In the second match of the double header, the teams of Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals faced each other at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Before this match, Gujarat Titans suffered a big blow. Team captain and star opener Shubman Gill was out of the match. Rashid Khan, explaining the reason for this, said that Gill has a problem of muscle spasm. However, it is not clear whether this is the same injury that ruled Gill out of the home series against South Africa last year.

Due to Gill's absence, young wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Kushagra got a chance. Kushagra is undoubtedly a great player, but he has not been able to prove himself yet at a big level like IPL. He has a golden opportunity in today's match to leave his mark and change the narrative. If he performs well in this match, not only will the team benefit, but his own IPL career will also get a strong foundation.

Due to Gill's absence, young wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Kushagra got a chance. Kushagra is undoubtedly a great player, but he has not been able to prove himself yet at a big level like IPL. He has a golden opportunity in today's match to leave his mark and change the narrative. If he performs well in this match, not only will the team benefit, but his own IPL career will also get a strong foundation.