The Mumbai Indians, a five-time champion team in the Indian Premier League (IPL), are on the brink of elimination from IPL 2026. Captain Hardik Pandya has acknowledged the disappointing season, marked by seven losses and a ninth-place standing. Former cricketer Manoj Tiwary criticized the team's overall performance, stating that the issues cannot be solely attributed to Pandya's captaincy. He highlighted the lack of support from players, particularly Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, whose inconsistent performances have hindered the team's success. Yadav has averaged only 20.33 runs this season, while Varma, despite scoring a century against the Gujarat Titans, has struggled in other matches. Additionally, the absence of Rohit Sharma due to a hamstring injury has compounded the team's woes. With a slim chance of qualification remaining, the Mumbai Indians must regroup quickly to salvage their season.