Tiwary stated that Pandya is being unfairly targeted for Mumbai Indians’ (MI) poor performances, adding that his teammates have not supported him well enough during IPL 2026.
Manoj Tiwary backed Hardik Pandya amid criticism Blamed MI players for lack of support and inconsistency Mumbai Indians lost to CSK by eight wickets
Mumbai Indians suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday, May 2. MI posted 159/7 after electing to bat first.
No One Is Standing With Hardik Pandya - Manoj Tiwary
Speaking on Cricbuzz, Manoj Tiwary expressed sympathy for Hardik Pandya during a difficult IPL 2026 season.
"It was already over for me. When I sit here, I speak openly about what I see. Based on the cricket I've witnessed, a captain must win the confidence of every player; you have to be a leader. However, it feels like no one is standing with Hardik. The support he needs simply isn't there," Tiwary said.
"Yes, the captain has a role, and in my opinion, he isn't playing well. But beyond that, the other players must take responsibility. For instance, Surya is not performing consistently on a daily basis, and Tilak hasn't maintained his form after one good match. With that kind of inconsistency from the squad, how can you produce results? It's very disappointing," Tiwary added.
The Campaign Is 99.999% Over - Murali Kartik On Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians
Former India spinner Murali Kartik dismissed any realistic playoff chances for the Mumbai Indians this season. He explained that the points table scenario makes it almost impossible for the five-time champions to break into the top four, even if they win all their remaining matches.
"Even if Mumbai wins every remaining match, 14 is their ceiling. Meanwhile, the top four teams still have games in hand. Punjab Kings have six matches left; RCB and SRH have five; Rajasthan has four. There would need to be a massive shift for MI to qualify. As it stands, the other teams are well ahead, and even GT is struggling to climb up from the bottom. I would say the campaign is 99.999% over," he concluded.
FAQs
Q - Why is Hardik Pandya being criticised? A - He has faced criticism due to Mumbai Indians’ poor performances in IPL 2026. Q - What did Manoj Tiwary say about Hardik Pandya? A - He defended Pandya and said the captain is not getting enough support from teammates. Q - Can Mumbai Indians still qualify for playoffs? A - It is highly unlikely, as they are currently near the bottom of the table.Also read: T20 Mumbai League 2026 Full Squads: Complete Team Lists, Top Buys and Icon Players
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