Mumbai Indians have played down the growing hype surrounding Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi, insisting that their outlook remains stable despite his impressive start to the season.

Speaking ahead of the clash in Guwahati, MI bowling coach Paras Mhambrey made it clear that Suryavanshi is far from an unknown quantity. “First of all, I think luxury is not new. It’s his second year, so he’s not new,” he said, pointing to the young player’s familiarity at this level. Mhambrey also acknowledged his performance, calling it “commendable” and in line with the role assigned to him by his team.

Despite the attention surrounding the 15-year-old, Mhambrey insisted that Mumbai Indians will not be changing their preparations. “We also know he is a good player, so our preparation will be the same as it is for other players,” he said, underlining that the team will stick to its standard plans rather than creating anything specific around the promotion.

It appears that MI is focusing on maintaining clarity in the think-tank approach, choosing not to overcomplicate strategies against a player who has increasingly become a topic of discussion. IPL 2026.

Mhambrey also addressed questions related to Rajasthan Royals spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who has been one of the best performers with the ball. He dismissed the notion of Bishnoi being a mystery factor, and highlighted that the leg spinner has been around long enough for teams to understand his methods.

“I don’t see Ravi as a mystery anymore. People have seen what he can do over the years,” Mhambrey said, adding that he did not think the spinner was doing anything different this season. He emphasized that ups and downs in performance are part of the game. “Every cricketer goes through many phases. Sometimes a game is good, sometimes not,” he said.

From MI’s perspective, Bishnoi will be treated like “any other bowler”, with plans decided according to match conditions rather than preconceived ideas.

Mumbai Indians are looking to bounce back after their loss to Delhi Capitals, a game in which captain Hardik Pandya’s absence was sorely felt. The all-rounder could not play the match due to illness and Suryakumar Yadav was selected as the acting captain.

Pandya is expected to return, MI will hope to strike a balance in both departments as they face a confident Rajasthan team, where stopping Suryavanshi and their in-form top order could prove decisive.

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