Suryakumar Yadav with Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 - (Source: AFP)The IPL 2027 season is still several months away, but discussions around player trades and releases have already started. One of the biggest questions is whether - Suryakumar Yadav will continue with the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2027?The five-time champions could make several changes to their squad after another difficult season in IPL 2026. Mumbai Indians have now gone six seasons without lifting the trophy and could look to rebuild their team before the IPL 2027 auction.Hardik Pandya's future has already been a major talking point, alongside him, Suryakumar's future with the franchise has also been in the limelight.Will Mumbai Indians Release Suryakumar Yadav Ahead Of IPL 2027?According to a recent report, Mumbai Indians are unlikely to release Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the IPL 2027 auction. The Times of India journalist Sahil Malhotra has reported that the star Indian batter is unlikely to leave the franchise for now.This is important because earlier reports suggested that Mumbai could consider releasing Suryakumar Yadav rather than trading him. However, the latest update indicates that the franchise currently wants to keep the experienced batter for the upcoming season.Also Read: Exclusive- Suryakumar Yadav Reveals Story Behind Viral Petrol Pump Photo“Yes, he didn’t have a good season last year, but what about the ones before that? MI will not discard a player based on one season, and that’s not how they operate. They take pride in the ’One Family’ tag and swear by it,” adds the source as per TOI.Sahil Malhotra @Sahil_Malhotra1 ➡️ Mahela likely to continue as head coach ➡️ No movement on Hardik Pandya trade; Green and KKR discussions didn't materialise ➡️ MI, HP in discussion to continue next season, without captaincy ➡️ Rohit Sharma active in coach, captaincy discussions ➡️ SKY unlikely to move out, Why Suryakumar Yadav Remains Important For MI?Suryakumar Yadav has been one of Mumbai Indians' most important players over the years. He has played a crucial role in the team's middle order and has also spent a long time with the franchise.Although his IPL 2026 campaign was not among his best, Mumbai Indians appear ready to back him. In the last season, the star player featured in 13 matches and managed just 270 runs at an average of 20.76 and a strike rate of 147.54. Suryakumar has been part of the Mumbai since 2018 and is known for his aggressive batting. He has an extraordinary ability to attack bowlers from the start and can change the momentum of the game single-handedly.Another factor that makes SKY important for MI is his leadership and experience. He has led Mumbai in 5 matches from 2023-26; however, his winning record may not be in his favour (2 wins, 3 losses), but his leadership for India in T20Is also backs him.How Has Suryakumar Yadav Performed For MI IPL Over The Years?Suryakumar has been a consistent performer for MI since joining the franchise. His numbers show that he has enjoyed several strong seasons.He scored 512 runs in 2018 (14 matches) and followed it with 424 runs in 2019. In the 2020/21 season, he scored 480 runs (in 16 matches), while he made 317 runs in 2021 in 14 games and 303 runs (in 8 games) in 2022.In 2023, he scored 605 runs at a strike rate of 181.13 in 16 matches. 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Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table0SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table4SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table(Last Updated On September 1, 2026)Overall, Suryakumar has played 179 matches in the IPL (for MI and KKR) and has made 4581 runs at an average of 33.68 and a strike rate of 148.58, with two hundreds and 31 half-centuries.Also Read: Hardik Pandya’s Trade To KKR For IPL 2027 Called-Off; Another Team Enters Race
