Hardik Pandya to Leave MI? Fans Claim Captain Unfollows Mumbai Indians On Instagram Amid IPL 2026
Rumours circulating on X (formerly Twitter) suggest that Pandya has unfollowed the official Mumbai Indians account, leading to widespread rumours that the all-rounder may be looking to leave the franchise at the conclusion of the 2026 season.
Speculation regarding Hardik Pandya’s future at Mumbai Indians (MI) has intensified after fans noted the captain's apparent social media activity. Rumours circulating on X (formerly Twitter) suggest that Pandya has unfollowed the official Mumbai Indians account, leading to widespread rumours that the all-rounder may be looking to leave the franchise at the conclusion of the 2026 season. You can read Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians match scorecard here.
Hardik Pandya To Leave MI?
🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨🚨
HARDIK PANDYA UNFOLLOWED MUMBAI INDIANS ON INSTAGRAM. pic.twitter.com/Cr48i0iSZB
— Terminator (@OG_Terminator) May 10, 2026
Captain Unfollows Franchise IG
Big news!!! Hardik Pandya has unfollowed @mipaltan on instagram amidst of all the rumours that he has been sacked from captaincy!! Hardik joining some other team next season?👀#RCBvsMI #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/V3XNcePnCs
— Boundary & Beyond Co. (@SrijoyMukherjee) May 10, 2026
Hardik Pandya Unfollowed MI
🚨Hardik Pandya unfollowed Mumbai Indians on Instagram 🚨 pic.twitter.com/2EWUZQ1QqD
— KKR Vibe (@KnightsVibe) May 10, 2026
The claims emerged late on Sunday evening, during the Mumbai Indians’ RCB vs MI IPL 2026 fixture against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Several supporters shared screenshots alleging that the 32-year-old was no longer following the five-time champions, an action often interpreted in modern sport as a sign of professional friction.
This digital observation follows a period of immense pressure for Pandya, whose appointment as captain ahead of the 2024 season remains a point of contention among sections of the MI fanbase. While the 'unfollow' claim has not been officially confirmed by Pandya’s representatives, the topic has trended across social media, reflecting the heightened scrutiny surrounding the team’s current leadership. Why is Hardik Pandya Not Playing in RCB vs MI IPL 2026 Match?.
Management Backing and Season Performance
Despite the team’s underwhelming performance and the swirling rumours, reports from earlier this week suggest that the Mumbai Indians management continues to back Pandya’s leadership. Team insiders have indicated that the organisation views the current struggle as a broader failure to adapt to the evolving T20 format, rather than a direct result of captaincy.
Statistically, 2026 has been a difficult campaign for Pandya. He has managed only 146 runs and four wickets across his appearances this season. Rumours circulating on X (formerly Twitter) suggest that Pandya has unfollowed the official Mumbai Indians account, leading to widespread rumours that the all-rounder may be looking to leave the franchise at the conclusion of the 2026 season.
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