Hardik Pandya: The performance of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 has been quite disappointing so far, due to which the team has had to face defeat in one match after another. After the continuous poor performance of the team, questions are being raised on the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed concern over Pandya’s poor form and lack of match-winning innings.

Hardik Pandya is surrounded by questions

Hardik Pandya is definitely going to flop as captain in IPL 2026. Along with this, he is not able to do anything special with his bat. Talking about his individual performance, he has scored only 81 runs in the 4 matches played so far. At the same time, he could take only 2 wickets in bowling. After this poor performance, questions are being raised continuously about Hardik. Recently, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra said about Pandya on his YouTube channel that now a big match-winning innings is expected from him.

Aakash Chopra took class

Recently on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra said about Hardik Pandya that I do not remember the last time he played a match-winning innings. Taking his point forward, he said that small cameos were definitely seen, but no big innings were seen, due to which the team could single-handedly win the match. He further suggested that the team needs new thinking and a fearless approach. With this, the former Indian batsman suggested sending Rutherford up to bat.

Mumbai’s performance in IPL 2026

The performance of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 has been very disappointing so far. Out of the 5 matches played so far, the team has faced defeat in 4, while they have won only one match. After facing consecutive defeats, now questions are being raised about the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwari said that for the stability of the team, consideration should be given to removing Pandya from the captaincy and handing over the captaincy again to Rohit Sharma, who has led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles.