Not Easy to Replace Rohit Sharma: Ashwin on Pandya Captaincy and MI Struggles The Mumbai Indians' disappointing IPL 2026 campaign has been marked by criticism of captain Hardik Pandya's batting and leadership.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has come to Pandya's defense, arguing that it's unfair to pin the blame solely on him.
Ashwin notes that Pandya had already had two successful seasons with Gujarat Titans before returning to Mumbai Indians. This context is crucial when evaluating his performance as captain.