After a disappointing IPL 2026 season, Mumbai Indians face critical decisions to rebuild their team and restore their legacy. From captaincy changes to squad adjustments, here are the key steps they must take to revive their fortunes.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya missed a crucial IPL match due to a back spasm, with Suryakumar Yadav stepping in as captain. Rohit Sharma returned to the team after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Rumours of a feud between the Pandya brothers, Hardik and Krunal, are swirling after Krunal's ambiguous comments and on-field interactions during the IPL.
Ravichandran Ashwin questions Hardik Pandya's toss call and tactics as Mumbai Indians slump continues in IPL 2026 after defeat to Chennai Super Kings.
Fans pointed out that this was probably the first time Krunal Pandya had celebrated his brother Hardik's wicket in the IPL.
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya admitted the team is falling short of its own high standards after a loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, stressing the need to find solutions under pressure.
Hardik Pandya hints at changes after Mumbai Indians suffer a 103-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings, blaming powerplay collapse.
Aakash Chopra questions Hardik Pandya's impact as Mumbai Indians struggle at the bottom of IPL 2026, urging fresh ideas and a fearless approach.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya expressed his satisfaction after his team's victory over Gujarat Titans, praising Tilak Varma's match-winning century and highlighting the importance of the win for the team's morale and campaign.
MI's bowlers spent considerable time discussing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at their pre-game team meetings.
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya admitted their IPL 2026 campaign never really got off the ground after their eight-wicket defeat by Chennai Super Kings on Saturday.
Sunrisers Hyderabad bowler Praful Hinge credits Hardik Pandya's encouragement for boosting his confidence after a successful IPL debut, highlighting his yorker expertise and recovery from a back injury.
'Hardik Pandya is a good captain. But they have two T20 World Cup-winning captains playing under him now.'
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya admits the team needs to reassess its strategy after a heavy defeat to Punjab Kings in the IPL.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya admits the team needs to introspect and rethink their strategy after losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their recent IPL match. He acknowledges the team is struggling to set the pace and needs to improve in both batting and bowling, particularly in the powerplay overs.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya criticised his team's bowling performance after their defeat to Rajasthan Royals in a rain-curtailed IPL match. He emphasised the need for bowlers to take responsibility and improve their execution.
Krunal Pandya said he does not prepare too much with his surprise bouncer -- one that batters tend to leave alone.
Hardik Pandya has returned to training for the Mumbai Indians ahead of their IPL match against the Rajasthan Royals after missing the previous game due to illness.
"I am proud of our country... I am proud of our team. They have all done such a phenomenal job. But obviously, he (Hardik Pandya) is my player of the team," said model Mahieka Sharma who walked for Designer Anamika Khanna at the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya needs to lead from the front if the team is to win the upcoming IPL.
Hardik Pandya recalled how Ricky Ponting pranked him during his debut IPL season with Mumbai Indians in 2015 by joking about prize money after post-match awards.
A jubilant Mahieka planted a kiss on Hardik Pandya before the couple broke in a dance to celebrate India's historic back-to-back T20 World Cup titles.
Star Indian hockey players Hardik Singh and Salima Tete are among the nominees for the Hockey India Player of the Year awards, with the ceremony set to recognise outstanding achievements and contributions to Indian hockey.
Hardik Singh and Navneet Kaur were named Hockey India Player of the Year in the men's and women's categories, respectively, at a ceremony in New Delhi. Several other players, officials, and member units were also recognised for their contributions to Indian hockey.
An advocate has filed a police complaint against cricketer Hardik Pandya, accusing him of disrespecting the national flag during T20 World Cup victory celebrations.
A complaint has been filed against Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya for allegedly disrespecting the national flag during T20 World Cup celebrations. The complaint alleges inappropriate behaviour with the flag while celebrating with his girlfriend.
Hardik Pandya celebrated India's victory over New Zealand with his signature pose, joined by teammates and acknowledged by the ICC.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya discusses his journey from a 'pure batter' to a key player, crediting hard work and Mumbai Indians' scouting system for his success.
Hardik Pandya celebrated girlfriend Mahieka Sharma's 25th birthday with a romantic post on social media on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya reveals a new tattoo dedicated to his partner, Mahieka Sharma, just before the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Pakistan.
Mumbai Indians, struggling in the current IPL season, will face Lucknow Super Giants, hoping for key players like Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav to perform well. Both teams are grappling with batting failures, impacting their chances of reaching the playoffs.
Against Namibia on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Hardik delivered a clinical all-round performance, scoring a brilliant half-century and taking two wickets as India cruised to a commanding 93-run victory.
India's flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya has described winning his second successive T20 World Cup title as fulfilment of a personal promise and declared that "this is just the start" of the team's dominance.
India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya paid tribute to girlfriend Mahieka Sharma for helping him rediscover his love for the game, a shift that saw him putting in the long hours in the net.
Hardik Singh has been named captain of the Indian men's hockey team for the FIH Pro League matches in Hobart, following Harmanpreet Singh's withdrawal due to personal reasons.
Mumbai Indians slump to a fourth straight defeat in IPL 2026 as a viral on-field exchange between Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah raises questions.
In a moment of brilliance that set the tone for the India vs New Zealand third T20I in Guwahati, Hardik Pandya produced a stunning piece of athleticism in the very first over of the match.
Mumbai Indians face a must-win clash against in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede as Hardik Pandya's struggling side look to revive their IPL 2026 campaign.
Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with a composed half-century as Chennai Super Kings produced a comfortable eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their IPL clash in Chennai on Saturday.
Shreyas Iyer's sensational relay catch to dismiss Hardik Pandya during the Mumbai Indians versus Punjab Kings IPL match at the Wankhede stadium is being hailed as a defining moment of the season.
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