Mumbai Indians need to lift their game for the reminder of the tournament.

Mumbai Indians (MI) have lost their 3rd match on Monday evening against Rajasthan Royals (RR). RR is looking a very solid team this year. All their players are in great form. On the other hands, MI under the leadership of Hardik Pandya has failed to get going so far. This is very shocking. Generally considered very strong MI has unable to create an impact. MI has replaced Rohit Sharma from the leadership position and made Hardik captain, so lots of stress on Hardik for sure.  I am feeling sorry for Hardik. We know it is a team game and entire team has to perform. It is not that captain alone will do the magic.  It is not that Hardik is doing something bad. His players have to perform. Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan also has failed to get going. Ultimately everyone has to perform. 

Even Royal Challenger Bangalore also looking  dull so far. They have lost three out of four matches the have played so far. Despite Virat Kohli, Fat du Plessis, Cameroon Green and Glenn Maxwell, RCB has not been able to perform. Fabs are very disappointed. But still long way to go. Let’s see how all these teams bounce back.

Sarfaraz Hashmi

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