Former Indian all-rounder and cricket expert, Irfan Pathan, has sounded the alarm over the form of Indian cricket stars Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya as the cricketing world eagerly anticipates the T20 World Cup 2024. Their lackluster performance in the IPL 2024 has sparked worry, particularly following Mumbai Indians’ recent defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders, marking their ninth loss of the season.
Mumbai Indians’ Struggle
Rohit and Hardik’s Dip in Form In the high-stakes realm of cricket, form reigns supreme, and for Mumbai Indians’ captain Rohit Sharma and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, their recent showings have been far from regal. With the T20 World Cup looming, their dip in performance has become a cause for concern for fans and experts alike.
Irfan Pathan’s Perspective
Urging a Turnaround Irfan Pathan took to social media to shed light on the duo’s struggles, emphasizing the significant impact it could have on both Mumbai Indians and Indian cricket as a whole. Fans are eagerly awaiting a swift return to form for these pivotal players as the countdown to the World Cup continues.
Rain-Affected Match
KKR Sets a Challenging Total In a rain-affected match, Kolkata Knight Riders, batting first, posted a target of 157 runs, losing seven wickets. The game, delayed by weather, experienced a reduction of four overs each. Venkatesh Iyer shone for KKR with a top-scoring innings of 42 runs.
Mumbai’s Chase Falls Short
Middle Order Woes Despite a strong start by Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma, Mumbai Indians failed to chase down the target due to a collapse in the middle order. Apart from Kishan’s 40 and Tilak Varma’s quickfire 32, no other MI batsman made a significant impact. Mumbai could only muster 139 runs in 16 overs, conceding a 16-run victory to KKR and a playoff berth.
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