India, April 17 -- The start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season hasn't been ideal for the five-time champions, the Mumbai Indians. The Hardik Pandya-led side suffered their fourth defeat in a row after going down against the Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. After the loss, the all-rounder painted a sorry picture and was quite harsh in his assessment. Speaking immediately after the defeat, the 32-year-old stated that ownership needs to be taken by the individuals, and everyone has to do better. He did not stop there, also saying that management needs to decide whether to take a final call on some individuals or wait for a turnaround.

The latest statement by Hardik did not go down well with former Ind...