Both teams failed badly in the league stage, with Mumbai Indians finishing ninth and Lucknow Super Giants ending the season at the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table despite having star-studded squads. They have failed to deliver consistently and as a team this season.
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On the other hand, Mumbai Indians also had a forgettable campaign under Hardik Pandya. Despite having several big names in the squad, the five-time IPL champions failed to dominate the tournament and once again missed the playoffs under Hardik’s captaincy.
Good captains show frustration: Dale Steyn slams Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya
Steyn made it clear that constantly giving positive reactions and talking about “coming back stronger” is not enough anymore as the franchises invest huge money, so they expect strong performances and a leader who shows frustration for poor performances.
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He signed off by saying, “They need somebody who's going to take the dressing room by the scruff of the neck, not with a smile on his face, and say, ‘Guys, this is serious business right now. There's a lot to play for in terms of the IPL. They are paying you a lot of money. This is a massive tournament. It's not a tournament where you can just come and sit here and laugh about it and finish Wooden Spoon. That's not good enough.’”
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