The whole thing around Hardik Pandya and Mumbai Indians got blown up more than it actually was.
Right after MI got knocked out of IPL 2026, fans noticed that MI was missing from his Instagram following list. Screenshots spread fast, and people thought he unfollowed the team on purpose.
But within minutes, MI was back in his following list. So it didn’t stay that way.
Most reports say it was likely a glitch or maybe a quick accidental action. There is no clear proof that he intentionally unfollowed the team.
This got big because his situation was already under pressure. He became captain after replacing Rohit Sharma, and since then fans have been watching everything closely. MI also had a poor season, which made things worse.
On top of that, he had fitness issues this season, mainly a back problem, and missed some matches. Right now, nothing official suggests any fallout. He is still the captain of MI. And there is no news about him leaving.
Is Hardik Pandya Injured and Heading to CSK, or Just Rumours?
Pandya is not going to CSK right now. There is no official deal. The rumours are just talk. Hardik himself has not confirmed any move.
He is mainly dealing with a back issue. That is why he missed matches. He is under treatment and even skipped travel with MI for the game against Punjab Kings.
He did post a video of himself batting in the nets. That shows he is trying to get fit. But the team is still being careful. They don’t want to rush him back.
Mahela Jayawardene said injuries and players missing games hurt the team balance. That is one big reason for their poor season.
Hardik’s performance this season has also not been great. He scored 146 runs in 8 matches. His bowling also has not helped much.
So right now, two things are clear. He is injured and recovering. And there is no confirmed move to CSK.
Hardik Pandya Fitness Doubt Ahead of MI vs PBKS
Pandya is not fully fit right now. He has a back problem. It is still not settled. The team doctors are working on it.
Mahela Jayawardene said Hardik could not train for a few days. So they did not want to take any risk. His return is not fixed. They will check him day by day and then decide.
Because of this, Suryakumar Yadav has been leading MI in the last matches.
Mumbai has had a bad season. They lost again, this time to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. That loss knocked them out of the playoffs. They have won only 3 out of 11 games.
Jayawardene said the team was not consistent. Both batting and bowling were not good enough. He also said they were close in some games but could not finish them.
Will Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav play vs PBKS?
He didn’t travel with the MI squad to Dharamsala. That’s why there is doubt if he will play against PBKS. He has a back spasm and already missed the last two matches. Even in the RCB game, he was with the team but didn’t get medical clearance.
Right now he is training alone. He shared videos where he is batting in nets with throwdown specialists. So he is trying to get match ready, but still not fully cleared. There is still a small chance he can join the team late, maybe on match day. But nothing confirmed yet.
Another update – Suryakumar Yadav also didn’t travel because of personal reasons, though he may join later. MI season is already over. They are out of playoffs after 8 losses in 11 games. Hardik’s own numbers are also low this season, around 146 runs and 4 wickets.
FAQs
Q. Did Hardik Pandya unfollow Mumbai Indians on Instagram?
A. It appeared briefly, but the team was back in his following list within minutes.
Q. Is there any confirmed issue between Hardik Pandya and MI?
A. No, there is no official confirmation of any fallout. He is still the captain of the team.
Q. Is Hardik Pandya injured?
A. Yes, Hardik Pandya is dealing with a back problem. He has missed matches due to fitness issues.
Q. Is Pandya joining CSK?
A. No, there is no official deal or confirmation. It is just a rumour.
Q. Will Hardik Pandya play the next match?
A. It is uncertain. He has not been fully fit and did not travel with the team. So his return depends on medical clearance.
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