Mahela Jayawardene, head coach of Mumbai Indians, has expressed strong confidence in captain Hardik Pandya, stating that the franchise’s experienced leadership group will play a crucial role in guiding him through the season. 🧠 Strong Leadership Culture at MI Jayawardene emphasized that Mumbai Indians have carefully built a core group of leaders over the years, creating a culture where responsibility is shared rather than resting solely on the captain. He highlighted that pl

India’s star all-rounder and Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has reportedly landed in controversy just weeks before the start of the IPL 2026 season. The cricketer is facing criticism on social media and from some cricket fans after a viral video showed him celebrating with his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma following India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph. The incident took place at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after Team India lifted the trophy. In the viral cl