India, May 12 -- Hardik Pandya is under massive pressure after a turbulent IPL 2026 season with the Mumbai Indians. From poor results and injury setbacks to captaincy criticism, viral Instagram activity and link-up rumours involving Mahieka Sharma, speculation around the MI captain's future has amped up following the Mumbai Indians' disappointing run in IPL 2026.

Hardik Pandya's timeline with the Mumbai Indians

March 29 - Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at home by 6 Wickets. Hardik Pandya stays unbeaten on 18 and takes figures of 1/39

April 4 - Hardik Pandya misses the away game vs the Delhi Capitals as Suryakumar Yadav captains the Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians lose.

April 7 - Hardik Pandya returns to lead Mumbai Ind...