Hardik Pandya Under Fire Over Mumbai Indians' Winless Run. Coach Mahela Jayawardene Responds

Hardik Pandya Under Fire Over Mumbai Indians' Winless Run. Coach Mahela Jayawardene Responds

Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene was in no mood to see skipper Hardik Pandya become the center of criticism after the team suffered its 4th consecutive defeat of the IPL 2026 season.

Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma under spotlight; Mumbai Indians struggling for control, not individuals, says Mahela Jayawardene

Mumbai Indians’ season frustrations, according to head coach Mahela Jayawardene, are less about isolated failures and more about a broader inability to control key phases of the game — particularly with the ball. After a series of defeats, fourth in a row, Jayawardene pointed to a recurring issue that has defined their campaign: an inability to consistently apply pressure on opposition batters. “We haven’t been able to penetrate opposition so th…

Hardik Pandya defended by Mumbai Indians coach amid Bumrah claims as fan says Shreyas Iyer 'should have been traded'

Hardik Pandya defended by Mumbai Indians coach amid Bumrah claims as fan says Shreyas Iyer 'should have been traded'  Firstpost