Hardik Pandya reportedly unfollowed the Mumbai Indians on Instagram after their last-ball defeat to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, sparking rumors of discontent. However, without concrete proof, it could all just be speculation. Despite missing the last three games due to back spasms, Pandya shared a video of himself training alone in the nets, raising questions about the severity of his injury.
Former cricketers Michael Vaughan and Alastair Cook discussed the situation on the Stick to Cricket podcast, labeling Pandya’s actions as disrespectful towards the franchise. Vaughan expressed surprise at MI’s decline since acquiring Pandya from the Gujarat Titans in 2023, calling their performance in the IPL 2026 season one of the worst by a talented team.
MI’s failure to reach the IPL Playoffs for the fourth time in the last six years has raised concerns about their future in the tournament. With three games remaining, they are in danger of finishing at the bottom of the table once again. The team’s underperformance has left fans and analysts questioning their strategies and player selections.
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