As the Mumbai Indians (MI) struggle in IPL 2026, sitting at the bottom of the points table with just four points from eight games, head coach Mahela Jayawardene remains optimistic about his star players, Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav. Both players, who were key in India's T20 World Cup victory, have faced difficulties this season, with Yadav scoring 162 runs at an average of 20.25 and Bumrah taking only two wickets at an average of 132. Jayawardene highlighted the importance of not putting too much pressure on these match-winners, stating that they will eventually find their form. He acknowledged that MI's inconsistency has been a major issue but expressed confidence in the team's ability to turn things around. With every game now feeling like a playoff match, Jayawardene believes his players are committed to fighting for improvement and seizing future opportunities.