With Mumbai Indians losing their fourth match in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024, newly appointed skipper Hardik Pandya’s fitness has been questioned yet again after he conceded 26 runs in the final over against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday.
In the 26 runs, 20 were smashed by MS Dhoni, all thanks to Thala’s explosive hat-trick of sixes. This led Chennai to score 206 runs in 20 overs at Wankhede.
After the loss, former India cricketer Irfan Pathan lambasted Hardik for taking a wrong decision to bowl the last over despite Akash Madhwal having an over left.
Pathan even savaged Pandya for his inept bowling against Dhoni and questioned his ability to bowl in the slog overs.
“Hardik Pandya bowling the last over showed the lack of faith on Akash Madhwal’s bowling and his own lack of skill as a death over bowler,” he tweeted.
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Published: 15 Apr 2024, 02:45 PM IST