The 2026 IPL season for Mumbai Indians ended in disappointment, finishing ninth after a loss to Rajasthan Royals. Batting coach Kieron Pollard admitted that captain Hardik Pandya's leadership did not meet expectations, but stressed that the team's failure was a group effort. The franchise plans to analyze the reasons for their downfall before making any future decisions.
The 2026 IPL season for Mumbai Indians ended in disappointment, finishing ninth after a loss to Rajasthan Royals. Batting coach Kieron Pollard admitted that captain Hardik Pandya's leadership did not meet expectations, but stressed that the team's failure was a group effort. The franchise plans to analyze the reasons for their downfall before making any future decisions.