Hardik Pandya and the Mumbai Indians have found themselves once again in huge drama after the five-time champions’ disastrous IPL 2026 campaign. With the Mumbai Indians eliminated from this season, rumors about problems inside the franchise are spreading everywhere.
Now, social media went into meltdown over Hardik Pandya’s activity on Instagram. Fans started wondering if the Indian all-rounder is already preparing to walk away from the franchise after another disappointing season, as there have already been reports of his sacking.
Hardik Pandya latest news: Key Points
- Hardik Pandya sparked huge speculation after reportedly unfollowing the Mumbai Indians on Instagram.
- The drama intensified after MI were officially knocked out of the IPL 2026 playoffs race.
- Hardik later followed Mumbai Indians back on Instagram amid the growing controversy.
Hardik Pandya unfollowed MI?
The drama became even bigger when viral screenshots claimed that Hardik Pandya had unfollowed Mumbai Indians (MI) on Instagram. Reports also suggested that several MI-related posts disappeared from the captain’s account, adding fuel to the fire.
Even Hardik’s partner, Mahika Sharma, who was seen cheering the all-rounder and the franchise from the stands in the ongoing IPL 2026, had reportedly unfollowed Mumbai Indians as well.
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Adding to the drama, Hardik was not seen at the stadium during MI’s big IPL 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Raipur on May 10. However, the MI captain was ruled out due to a back spasm and had already missed the previous game because of the same problem.
But his entire absence raised even more questions among fans. Social media users were quick to connect the dots and started speculating that something was not right between Hardik and the franchise.
Although Hardik followed the Mumbai Indians back on the photo-sharing app after his move went viral online. Now, MI is still among the accounts followed by Hardik on Instagram.
Hardik has unfollowed MI and removed all the collaboration posts
— Vinesh Prabhu (@vlp1994) May 10, 2026
हार्दिक ने मुंबई को पहले अनफॉलो किया फिर फॉलो किया....
— Abhishek Tripathi / अभिषेक त्रिपाठी (@abhishereporter) May 10, 2026
Hardik Pandya under massive pressure after Mumbai Indians' IPL 2026 disaster
Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians have a nightmare IPL 2026 season. They managed to win only three games from their 11 games this season before getting eliminated from the playoff race. After which questions started rising over Hardik Pandya’s captaincy, team atmosphere, and the overall direction of the franchise.
Adding to woes, the all-rounder also failed to fire with both the bat and ball. Since Hardik replaced Rohit Sharma as MI captain, reports of dressing-room tension have repeatedly surfaced.
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Now, with MI facing one of their worst IPL seasons, discussions around Hardik’s future have become hotter than ever. Some reports claim that MI may have a new captain in the next season.
RCB survive MI scare as Krunal Pandya steals thriller in Raipur
Well, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Mumbai Indians by two wickets in a thrilling IPL 2026 clash at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. Krunal Pandya was the hero of the night with a fighting 73 despite suffering cramps during the chase.
Corbin Bosch almost turned the match around for MI with a superb four-wicket spell, but RCB held their nerve in the final moments. Earlier, Bhuvneshwar Kumar starred with the ball, taking 4/23 to restrict MI to 166/7. Tilak Varma scored 57 while Naman Dhir added 47 against RCB. With this loss, MI’s IPL 2026 playoff hopes officially ended on Sunday.
