Not The Right Time To…”: Hardik Pandya’s Captaining Raises Questions After MI Loss

Mumbai Indians have been making mistakes in their batting, bowling and fielding, resulting in losses in important games. Hardik Pandya acknowledged the need to accept these flaws and work on improving them. Despite a fantastic batting performance from Tilak and Nehal, Mumbai Indians felt they fell short due to poor finishing and giving away too many runs while bowling, especially in the powerplay.

Hardik admitted that their performance in the field was not their best and that the opposing team outplayed them. While acknowledging that some players have not been performing up to their potential, Hardik emphasized that he doesn’t believe in singling out players and prefers to focus on the professionalism of the team. He expressed his belief in the players’ ability to rectify their mistakes and learn from them.

Hardik stressed the importance of progression and accepting individual flaws within the team. He explained that he prefers to support and back the players rather than criticize them, and emphasized the need to stick to their plans and avoid making basic errors. He concluded by stating his belief that keeping cricket simple is key to success.