The captain of the Indian Premier League team, Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya, is facing severe criticism after the team’s poor performance in the IPL 2026. The team has won only one match out of five and is currently placed low in the points table. According to Indian media, former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary has questioned Hardik’s captaincy, stating that since 2015, Mumbai Indians have won several titles under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, but replacing him as captain has not been a good decision.
Manoj Tiwary suggested that Hardik Pandya should step down as captain and Rohit Sharma should be given the responsibility again, as the team needs strong leadership. Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has criticized the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for not following the home-and-away format, which has resulted in the loss of almost 2.4 billion rupees in additional revenue. He has also criticized Hardik’s decisions during matches, particularly his decision to bat himself up the order and his bowling strategy.
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