Graeme Smith calls Mumbai Indians' 'confused unit', says Hardik Pandya 'under pressure'

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ALSO READ: IPL 2024 Playoffs: Is it game over for Hardik Pandya's MI? Check possible qualification scenarios after the MI vs KKR match "Hardik has really struggled. He's looked a man under pressure that obviously has created a little bit of turmoil in the environment and who knows how it's affected people. But even their batting lineup, it just looked like they were confused.

You know, I think Tilak Varma, Wadhera floating in the middle order. Naman Dhir batting at three tonight they are moving all over the place. They should have had, Tilak at 3, SKY at 4 and Hardik at 5 through the season, David at 6 and then figure out your bowling unit," Graeme Smith stated on Jio Cinema after the match.

ALSO READ: Malinga meets 'Malinga': MI legend meets his doppelganger; here's what happens next "They just been a very confused team this year. It's been hugely disappointing from one of the mega franchises in this year's IPL. And, you know, a lot of people will be very, very sore tonight - MI fan base and MI camp," he further added.

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