Mumbai Indians' hopes of building on the win over Kings XI Punjab last week suffered a crushing blow yesterday when star bowler Zaheer Khan was ruled out of today's Indian Premier League clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).


MI pacer Zaheer Khan in action against Kings XI Punjab at the Wankhede recently. Pic/Atul Kamble 

The defending champions end ed their five-match winless run at the Wankhede on Saturday, but Zaheer unfortunately injured his shoulder and was forced to leave the field at the time.