MI vs CSK: Who is Krish Bhagat? Mumbai Indians Youngster suffered a Serious Spinal Injury Once, His Uncle is an MLA

Mumbai Indians are playing Chennai Super Kings in a crucial IPL 2026 match at Wankhede and Krish Bhagat is playing his second match today (April 23).

The youngster was part of the side against Gujarat Titans but didn't bat, but he bowled a couple of overs in the match.

Who is Krish Bhagat?

Krish Bhagat is a 21‑year‑old Indian all‑rounder from Jalandhar, Punjab, who now plays as a right‑arm medium‑fast bowler and a right‑handed middle‑order batter. He has recently broken into the spotlight as an injury‑replacement signing for Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026 season.

He was born on 6 November 2004 in Jalandhar, Punjab, India, and is 21 years old as of April 2026. He is around 6 feet tall, or approximately 183 cm. Krish comes from a sports‑oriented family; his uncle is Mohinder

Bhagat, who is the MLA from Jalandhar West.

Career Overview

Krish plays as an all‑rounder, batting right‑handed and bowling right‑arm medium‑fast. He represents Punjab in age‑group and domestic cricket and has turned heads with his dual‑skill set. He was signed by Mumbai Indians as an injury‑replacement for Atharva Ankolekar in IPL 2026 and has been included in match‑day squads, including a game against Gujarat Titans. Krish completed school at MGN Public School, Adarsh Nagar, and is currently pursuing a BBA from Lovely Professional University (LPU).

Krish Bhagat Career

In first‑class cricket, Krish has played 3 matches and batted in 5 innings, scoring 55 runs in total with a highest score of 27 and an average of 11.00.

In first‑class matches, Krish has bowled 4 innings across 3 games, sending down 264 balls and conceding 141 runs while taking 3 wickets. He is generally classified as a right‑arm medium‑fast bowler with raw pace and aggression, and at this stage of his career he is considered better suited to white‑ball formats.

In IPL 2026, Krish was signed by Mumbai Indians as an injury‑replacement. He has been named in the squad for several matches but has not yet batted in a first‑XI innings, so his batting statistics in the IPL‑specific table are recorded as 0s for this season.

Interesting Facts

Early in his youth career, Krish suffered a serious spinal‑cord injury, but after undergoing intense rehabilitation, he made a strong comeback to competitive cricket, which demonstrates mental toughness beyond his age. He is seen as one of Punjab's promising young all‑rounders, with the ability to bat in the middle order while also contributing as a quick‑medium bowler.