India, April 13 -- The Indian Premier League 2026 season is gaining momentum, and dressing rooms across teams are now focused on evaluating and addressing any concerns as the point table takes shape. The Mumbai Indians, who currently sit 8th despite a winning start to their campaign against the Kolkata Knight Riders, have since lost three matches in a row. Their latest defeat against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede Stadium has raised concerns that demand reflection if MI are to turn their season around.

On April 12th, MI suffered a thumping defeat at the hands of a dominant RCB batting unit led by Phil Salt and captain Rajat Patidar. What appeared a competitive and balanced contest on paper turned one-sided as...