Under Fire Skipper Hardik Pandya Delivers Rousing Speech Amid MI’s Dismal Show In IPL 2024. Watch | Cricket News

Newly appointed Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya gave an inspirational speech to his unit in the dressing room after the 31-run loss to SunRisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Pat Cummins-led SRH recorded the highest ever total in the Indian Premier League – 277 for 3 – and went on to beat Mumbai Indians by 31 runs in a six-hit festival. Mumbai replied strongly in the match, which witnessed 38 sixes for yet another IPL record, but finished at 246 for 5 in the stipulated quota of 20 overs.

“The toughest soldiers get the toughest test and we are the toughest team in the league. Anyone who could have even come close to where we got as a battle group is us.” Hardikin said in a video shared by Mumbai Indians on social media.

The bowlers of both sides had a poor performance, especially that of Mumbai Indians. With figures of 1 for 36 in four overs, Jasprit Bumrah was the best MI bowler.

“One thing I am very proud of is our bowlers. Even when the day was tough, I didn’t see anyone running away. Everyone wanted the ball (in their hands), I think that’s a beautiful sight,” Hardik said.

“Let’s make sure we help each other all the time. Whatever happens, worst, bad or good, we will make it through together. And we will be together.’

‘The toughest soldiers get the toughest test’

Sachin & Hardik with some inspiring words afterwards #SRHvMI #MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/yTkPCcuXQB

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 28, 2024

Hardik’s captaincy has come under a lot of scrutiny in the first two matches of IPL 2024. The player, who replaced five-time IPL winner Rohit Sharma in the role ahead of IPL 2024, is yet to win his first match for Mumbai in the ongoing competition. season.

Mumbai Indians lost their opening match of IPL 2024 against Gujarat Titans by a margin of six runs, while in the second match against SunRisers Hyderabad, they suffered a 31-run defeat.