Ravichandran Ashwin criticized Hardik Pandya’s captaincy after Mumbai Indians’ loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Ashwin highlighted the tactical error of introducing spinner Mayank Markande early against Rajat Patidar, who exploited the matchup for a quickfire 53. This decision allowed Patidar to dominate spin, shifting momentum and ultimately contributing to MI’s 18-run defeat.‘Very average captaincy’: Ashwin takes aim at Hardik Pandya after MI defeat to RCB
Ravichandran Ashwin criticized Hardik Pandya’s captaincy after Mumbai Indians’ loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Ashwin highlighted the tactical error of introducing spinner Mayank Markande early against Rajat Patidar, who exploited the matchup for a quickfire 53. This decision allowed Patidar to dominate spin, shifting momentum and ultimately contributing to MI’s 18-run defeat.