Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan didn’t hold back in his criticism of Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya following their recent loss against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Pathan particularly questioned Pandya’s decision to introduce part-time bowler Naman Dhir when KKR found themselves struggling at 57–5. Despite the early wickets, KKR managed to post a competitive total, largely due to a crucial partnership between Venkatesh Iyer and Manish Pandey.
In his critique, Pathan emphasized the importance of effective captaincy in cricket, highlighting Pandya’s failure to manage resources and rally the team together. He also praised KKR for their improved performance, especially with Mitchell Starc regaining form and making significant contributions with the ball.
The defeat not only raises questions about Mumbai Indians’ gameplay but also underscores the need for better leadership and team cohesion under Pandya’s captaincy.
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