Irfan Pathan was unhappy with how Mumbai Indians were led in IPL 2024. They lost to Lucknow Super Giants recently, putting them in danger of not making it to the playoffs. Mumbai Indians have won the IPL five times before, but this season they are struggling. In their latest match, they only scored 144 runs and couldn’t stop Lucknow Super Giants from winning. This was their seventh loss out of 10 matches this season.
Many people are criticizing Hardik Pandya’s leadership and the inconsistent performance of Mumbai Indians throughout the season. Some players like Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma did well with the bat, but others didn’t contribute enough. Jasprit Bumrah has been the best bowler for the team, but overall, they’re not playing well as a team.
Irfan Pathan, a former cricketer, said that Mumbai Indians’ problems are because of poor leadership. He compared this season to the previous one when Rohit Sharma was the captain, and despite missing key players like Jasprit Bumrah, they still made it to the playoffs.
Concerns Arise Over MI’s Weak Performance: Irfan Pathan Points Out Strategic Issues”
Irfan wrote on his official X account that Mumbai Indians, who had Jasprit Bumrah this season after missing him last year, are struggling because of poor management on the field, especially by their captain Hardik Pandya. This season, they haven’t been able to repeat their success from last year, which has made people doubt their strategies and chances in the tournament. They’re currently in ninth place with four games left to play, trailing behind Chennai Super Kings by four points, even though they’ve played one more match.
Irfan has previously criticized Hardik Pandya for getting too much priority from the Indian team management. He believes that until India wins the World Cup, Hardik shouldn’t be given so much importance. According to Irfan, Hardik hasn’t made a big impact at the international level as an all-rounder, despite his performances in the IPL. He thinks there’s a big difference between IPL and international cricket performances.
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