The Mumbai Indians (MI) are struggling in IPL 2026, currently sitting at ninth place with two wins and six losses from eight matches. Batting coach Kieron Pollard acknowledged the team's inconsistency, stating they have not been able to string together a complete game. He emphasized that while they accept their current performance, they are not giving up hope for the tournament. Pollard also defended bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who has only managed two wickets but maintains the best economy rate among MI bowlers at 8.80. Meanwhile, former cricketer Saba Karim criticized MI captain Hardik Pandya for his recent struggles, noting he has scored only 128 runs at a strike rate of 152.38 and has not adapted to the evolving bowling strategies of opponents. Karim suggested that Pandya needs to reinvent his game to regain his form, as bowlers have successfully targeted his weaknesses. Both Pollard and Karim's comments reflect the pressure on MI as they seek to improve their performance in the ongoing season.