US EditionBack to the Drawing Board for Mumbai After Third Straight IPL Defeat, Pandya Says
Pandya said Mumbai Indians must review their batting and bowling after three straight defeats left them with two points from four matches.
- Following their third consecutive defeat, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya said the team needs a "major rethink" in the Indian Premier League.
- The five-time champions sit eighth in the 10-team standings with two points from four matches after losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 18 runs.
- Struggling to generate momentum, the team faces concerns over limited support for pacer Jasprit Bumrah and inconsistent batting from Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma.
- Evaluating lineup options, Pandya suggested promoting Naman Dhir to inject intent early or including England all-rounder Will Jacks for better balance.
- Mumbai faces second-placed Punjab Kings on Thursday in the 24th game, aiming to reverse their slide against a side with three wins in four matches.
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