Hardik Pandya Takes Break, Visits Home After MI's Thrashing Defeat To SRH
Hardik Pandya started his journey as MI captain with 2 losses (AP)
Mumbai Indians (MI) are gearing up to play their next four games at their home ground, Wankhede Stadium. After facing two consecutive losses, Mumbai are eager to regain their winning momentum, and playing on their home turf could provide the perfect opportunity for them to do so.
However, amidst the pressure to perform, captain Hardik Pandya, who has been facing heavy criticism from fans and former players, decides to take a much-needed break. Even Hardik's wife is getting hateful trolls.
Upon arriving at Mumbai airport, he has head straight to his home in Mumbai to recharge and refocus. The MI captain has decided not to spend break with his teams, but with his folks back home.
Mumbai suffered a significant defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, falling short by 31 runs in a high-scoring encounter. After conceding a massive total of 277 runs, Mumbai's chase concluded at 246 runs. Criticism was directed at Hardik Pandya for his slow batting pace during the match, which had contributed to Mumbai's inability to reach the target.
Time to regroup and refocus
With a four-day break before their upcoming match against the Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium on Monday, the Mumbai team has an opportunity to regroup and refocus.
Following recent challenges, the break serves as a crucial period for all the players to rework their strategies and come back stronger as a single strong unit.
The team is eager to bounce back from previous setbacks and face Rajasthan, a formidable opponent who has performed admirably in the tournament thus far.
This break offers Mumbai the chance to address any weaknesses, fine-tune their game plan, and approach the upcoming match with renewed determination and unity.