By Admin 
Mumbai Indians, captained by Hardik Pandya, seems to be performing very poorly in IPL 2026. The team has played 9 league matches so far in the season, in which it has won only 2. With this performance it has become almost impossible for the team to reach the playoffs. Now on this performance of the team, former Mumbai player and Hardik’s teammate Ambati Rayudu gave a big statement.
While giving advice to Hardik, Rayudu said that do not be arrogant. Apart from this, Rayudu said that every player goes through such phases. In such a situation you need to play smart.
What did Ambati Rayudu say?
Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Hardik Pandya said, “There comes a time in the career when almost every player goes through this phase. Just accept the mistake and explain to yourself that the form is not supporting me right now. This is the way out of it.
‘Don’t be arrogant’
Rayudu further said, “In such times, you have to rotate the strike as much as possible. Move away from the strike. Don’t be arrogant. Choose your moments and the bowler. Bat smartly.”
Hardik Pandya’s performance in the season
Very poor performance is being seen from Hardik in the season. So far, he has scored only 146 runs in 8 innings of 8 matches at an average of 20.85. Not even 1 fifty has come off his bat. Hardik’s high score was 40 runs. While bowling the rest, Hardik could get only 4 wickets in 8 innings.
Talking about Hardik’s IPL career, till now he has played 160 matches. Batting in 148 innings of these matches, he has scored 2895 runs at an average of 27.83 and strike rate of 146.35. While bowling, he has taken 82 wickets in his account in 115 innings.
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