India, May 13 -- Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has found himself at the centre of a growing controversy after alleged Instagram activity sparked speculation about unrest within the franchise. Reports claim Pandya briefly unfollowed Mumbai Indians on Instagram following the team's last-ball defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, before following them back later.

While there is no verified evidence or screenshots confirming the social media activity, the incident has triggered widespread discussion among fans and former cricketers. The situation has been further fuelled by Pandya's recent absence from matches, officially attributed to a back spasm, though his late-night training video has added to speculation about his fitness and a...