Hardik Pandya removed as Mumbai Indians captain, but Rishabh Pant retained by Virender Sehwag
In a series of bold post-tournament predictions following the conclusion of the IPL 2026 group stage, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag has stirred the cricketing world by suggesting that Hardik Pandya removed as Mumbai Indians captain, but Rishabh Pant retained by Vi despite a difficult season for his franchise.
