During the IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, former India spinner Murali Kartik criticized Tilak Varma’s attitude. Varma was involved in an argument with his teammate Naman Dhir during RCB’s batting innings. The incident occurred when Krunal Pandya skied the ball and Naman caught it near the boundary but parried it towards Varma, who failed to gather the ball assuming it was a six. Kartik lambasted Varma for engaging in a “fight” instead of focusing on the game. He expressed disappointment over the unnecessary altercation between the players, stating that it shouldn’t have happened. Kartik also mentioned the murmurs surrounding Mumbai Indians and how this incident would only add to the existing voices of discontent. The Mumbai Indians were eliminated from the IPL 2026 playoff race after losing to RCB by two wickets. Suryakumar Yadav led the team in the absence of Hardik Pandya, who was sidelined due to a back spasm. Kartik emphasized the importance of maintaining composure and cricket smarts in crucial moments, urging players to avoid conflicts on the field.
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