Hardik Pandya–Mumbai Indians Tension : Questions surrounding Hardik Pandya’s relationship with Mumbai Indians have grown stronger after a series of developments following the franchise’s exit from IPL 2026. After Mumbai’s defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 10, social media activity linked to Hardik sparked fresh speculation about his future with the team.
Unfollow Reports Trigger Buzz
Late on May 10, reports surfaced claiming that Hardik Pandya had unfollowed Mumbai Indians on social media and removed content connected to the franchise from his profile. The development quickly became a major talking point among fans.
A short while later, reports also claimed that Hardik’s girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma, had unfollowed Mumbai Indians as well, adding more fuel to the ongoing speculation.
However, later in the night, it emerged that Hardik was once again following the franchise, though the incident had already created plenty of discussion about possible issues behind the scenes.
Hardik Missing During RCB Clash
Another detail that caught attention was Hardik’s absence during Mumbai Indians’ match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Raipur.
The all-rounder has been dealing with a back issue and is currently unavailable for selection. Although Hardik reportedly travelled to Raipur with the squad for the important match, he was not fit enough to play.
Interestingly, he was also not seen inside the stadium during the game, which raised further questions among supporters.
Third Match Missed This Season
The clash against RCB marked the third match this season that Hardik Pandya has missed because of fitness concerns.In his absence, senior batter Suryakumar Yadav took charge of captaincy duties for Mumbai Indians.
Growing Speculation Over Future
Sources close to the developments suggest that coordination between Hardik and the Mumbai Indians management may not be at its best at the moment. While there has been no official confirmation from either the player or the franchise, recent events have intensified rumours of a possible split in the future.
No Official Statement Yet
As of now, neither Hardik Pandya nor Mumbai Indians has issued an official statement regarding the social media activity or the speculation surrounding their relationship.
But with social media actions, match-day absence, and ongoing rumours all coming together, discussions about Hardik’s future with Mumbai Indians have only become louder.
