Pandya's Pin Up Boy Status Doesn't Shield Him from Blame Ravichandran Ashwin's recent defense of Hardik Pandya has sparked debate in cricket circles, with many questioning whether Pandya deserves all the blame for Mumbai Indians' underwhelming IPL 2026 campaign.
While Ashwin is right to point out that no player can single handedly turn around a season, it's equally true that Pandya's leadership and performance have been far from impressive.
The fact remains that MI, one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, has managed only four wins from 12 matches this season.