Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has called on his team’s batters to improve their performance following two consecutive defeats in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Despite a strong batting lineup featuring prominent players like Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Tilak Varma, Mumbai posted subpar scores of 155 and 160 in recent matches against Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. Pandya emphasized the need for the batsmen to take responsibility and perform better, acknowledging that while it’s still early in the season, it’s crucial for them to step up.
This situation has intensified scrutiny on Rohit Sharma’s form, as he has struggled with the bat in recent games. In a previous match against Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai’s top order, including Sharma, collapsed to 27-4, leading to a four-wicket loss. Pandya highlighted the difficulty of recovering after losing early wickets and stressed the importance of capitalizing on scoring opportunities. ship and performance. Former India opener Virender Sehwag addressed the criticism directed at Pandya, noting that even under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, Mumbai Indians hadn’t secured an IPL title in the last few seasons. Sehwag suggested that Pandya should focus on his own performance and consider batting higher up the order to build confidence.
As Mumbai Indians prepare to host Kolkata Knight Riders in their next match, the pressure mounts on their batting lineup to deliver and reverse their current trajectory in the tournament.
