Did MI forget about Shardul Thakur? Kartik and Sehwag weigh in

In a surprising twist during the IPL on April 29, Murali Kartik questioned why the Mumbai Indians didn’t let Shardul Thakur bowl in their five-wicket loss to the Sunrisers Hyderabad. After a strong batting performance, MI's bowling fell flat, leaving Kartik to wonder if Hardik Pandya simply forgot about Thakur. Even Virender Sehwag thought Thakur should’ve had a shot at taking a wicket!

Quick rundown

1.MI's decision to not bowl Shardul Thakur raises eyebrows.

2.Murali Kartik humorously questions MI's strategy.

3.Shardul Thakur's unique impact player role in IPL history.

4.Virender Sehwag believes Thakur should have bowled an over.

5.MI's bowling strategy scrutinized after SRH defeat.

Kris Srikkanth's fiery take on MI's bowling woes after RCB loss
Kris Srikkanth's fiery take on MI's bowling woes after RCB loss
Kris Srikkanth just blasted Shardul Thakur, saying he's like a ninja missing the target! MI's losing streak continues, and Shardul gave away 32 runs in two overs. He got Phil Salt out, but it felt like luck, not skill! And Trent Boult? He’s like a turtle in slow motion! MI needs their ace, Bumrah, to wake up and start taking wickets, or it’s game over, believe it!
05:25 am on Monday, 13 April, 2026
RCB's batsmen are ready to turn Shardul into a piñata
RCB's batsmen are ready to turn Shardul into a piñata
IPL 2026 is heating up, and RCB's batsmen are ready to turn Shardul Thakur into their personal piñata! Kris Srikkanth quipped, "Thakur's quota is already maxed out after one match!" And Trent Boult? His performance is like giving away free Wi-Fi—everyone's getting a taste! Time to call in Ashwni Kumar because the Mumbai Indians need a win, or they might as well start a 13-year drought party!
12:50 pm on Sunday, 12 April, 2026
Kris Srikkanth's Bold Call: MI's Lineup Needs a Shake-Up
Kris Srikkanth's Bold Call: MI's Lineup Needs a Shake-Up
Listen up, Mumbai Indians! Kris Srikkanth just dropped a truth bomb! If you roll out both Shardul and Deepak, you might as well hand over the match to PBKS! Shardul’s throwing runs like confetti, and Chahar? He’s got one wicket—ONE! Change it up, drop the dead weight, and let Naman Dhir strut his stuff! This is a must-win, so get it together, or else! Smackdown style!
07:40 am on Thursday, 16 April, 2026
Finch Slams MI Bowlers: Not Threatening at All in IPL 2026!
Finch Slams MI Bowlers: Not Threatening at All in IPL 2026!
Listen up, folks! Former Aussie captain Aaron Finch just threw down the gauntlet, declaring that MI's Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar are about as threatening as a wet noodle in IPL 2026. After a seven-wicket smackdown by Punjab Kings at Wankhede Stadium, it's clear MI's bowling attack is floundering, with Jasprit Bumrah still searching for his first wicket. Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?
06:30 am on Friday, 17 April, 2026
Shaun Pollock Calls Out MI's Bowling Trio for Flopping
Shaun Pollock Calls Out MI's Bowling Trio for Flopping
Hey, so Shaun Pollock’s like, ‘What’s going on with Boult, Thakur, and Chahar?’ They’re totally tanking for MI in IPL 2026! Boult’s got one wicket in three games—yikes! Chahar’s in the same boat! Thakur’s got six, but his economy’s worse than my last date! They gotta step it up or it’s goodbye playoffs! Pizza break anyone?
07:10 am on Wednesday, 29 April, 2026

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