Poor form, mounting criticism, injury setbacks and constant off-field chatter have kept Hardik Pandya at the centre of IPL 2026 for all the wrong reasons.

Pandya didn’t mince words while assessing his team's fielding standards this season, pointing out that dropped chances have consistently hurt their chances. | Cricket

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya attributed their loss to Kolkata Knight Riders to early wickets and short partnerships, leaving them with a below-par 147 total.