Mumbai Indians Batting Coach Kieron Pollard Defends Struggling Captain Hardik Pandya After Loss to CSK: “Stop Nitpicking”

Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard has come out in defense of struggling captain Hardik Pandya after MI’s loss to Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League match. Pollard expressed his frustration with people pinpointing individuals for the team’s losses and urged fans not to nitpick Pandya’s performance.

During the match, Pandya struggled with both bat and ball, conceding 26 runs in his final over to CSK legend MS Dhoni. Despite the tough outing, Pollard emphasized that cricket is a team sport and highlighted Pandya’s hard work and dedication to improve his skills.

Pollard reminded fans of Pandya’s potential selection for India’s T20 World Cup campaign and urged them to support the all-rounder. He praised Pandya’s abilities and expressed confidence in his ability to bounce back from the recent setbacks.

The match saw intermittent booing of Pandya, with former England captain Kevin Pietersen criticizing his demeanor on the field. However, Pollard defended Pandya’s evolution as a player and backed him to overcome the challenges he is currently facing.

While acknowledging the need to revisit their plans against Dhoni, Pollard emphasized that anyone could have been at the receiving end of the former CSK skipper’s onslaught. He stressed the importance of analyzing and learning from such experiences to come back stronger as a team.

Pollard concluded by highlighting the strategic approach Mumbai Indians take in planning for key players like Dhoni, Kohli, Sharma, and Pandya. He emphasized the team’s commitment to improving and learning from each game to perform better in future matches.