News India Live, Digital Desk: The poor performance of Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2026 is not stopping. After another defeat, the team’s path has become even more difficult. But this time the discussion is not only about the results of the match, but about the statement of captain Hardik Pandya which has created a stir on social media. After the match, Hardik openly expressed his views on the behavior of the fans in the stadium and the continuous failures of the team. Hardik Pandya’s emotional statement (Hardik’s Honest Admission) During the presentation after the end of the match, when Hardik was asked about the reaction and booing of the fans, he expressed his pain very honestly: “It hurts”: Hardik said, “Honestly, when the fans like this. When we react, it hurts. We are also human and are not above emotions. I have always loved Mumbai Indians and want to give my best for the team. Pressure on performance: He admitted that sometimes things off the field overshadow the performance on the field. “As a captain, it is my responsibility to keep the team together, but when there is negativity from all sides, it becomes difficult.” MI’s Struggle The IPL 2026 season has been no less than a litmus test for Hardik Pandya. Ever since he took over the captaincy in place of Rohit Sharma, he has been facing the anger of the fans. Team’s consecutive defeats: MI is struggling at the bottom of the points table this season. Bowling in the death overs and collapse of the middle order has emerged as the team’s biggest weakness. Questions on captaincy: Experts are also questioning some of Hardik’s decisions, such as promoting himself in bowling or changing the batting order. Fans’ support: Be it Wankhede or any other ground, scenes of supporting Rohit Sharma and booing against Hardik have become common. Will Paltan be able to make a comeback? Hardik ended his statement. I expressed hope that the team can still make a comeback. He said, “We just need a good win to get the momentum back. We will not stop fighting.”England legends and former Indian cricketers have also defended Hardik. He believes that fans should see the player’s personal struggle and the team’s strategy separately.