Hardik Pandya backs bowlers, admits “It wasn’t our day” as Mumbai Indians fall short
Hardik Pandya admits Mumbai Indians were outplayed despite scoring 243 as Sunrisers Hyderabad pull off a stunning chase at Wankhede.
Hardik Pandya admits Mumbai Indians were outplayed despite scoring 243 as Sunrisers Hyderabad pull off a stunning chase at Wankhede.
Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians will be desperate for a turnaround when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium here on Wednesday, with their campaign hanging by a thread.
Tim David was fined for dissent after refusing to return the ball during RCB vs MI, while Hardik Pandya was penalised for a slow over-rate. Watch the incident.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya admitted his side’s bowling unit fell short after suffering a 27-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals in a rain-curtailed 11-overs-a-side IPL 2026 clash at the ACA Stadium here on Tuesday.
Hardik Pandya appears set for a return as five-time champions Mumbai Indians prepare to take on Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match here on Tuesday, with the all-rounder resuming training after missing the previous match against Delhi Capitals.
Pandya, who had led the Titans to the title in their debut season in 2022, before ending runners-up in 2023, was hired back by the Mumbai Indians, where he made his debut back in 2015.
On Monday, Hardik addressed the elephant in the room in his first ever appearance back in MI colours, and opened up about how Rohit would help him in the upcoming season.
The former South African stumper said it was “purely a cricketing decision” and the move was viewed as a transition phase for the five-time IPL champions, with all titles won under the leadership of Rohit.
The star all-rounder suffered an ankle injury during India's World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh, and many reputable media outlets have speculated that he may require a longer sabbatical to be ready for the T20 World Cup 2024.
First by parachuting Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans and then dethroning Rohit Sharma to elevate the Baroda all-rounder to the captain’s role doesn’t seem to have gone down well with many aspirants within the franchise.
