Mumbai Indians’ puzzling use of Shardul Thakur as an Impact Sub has triggered a wave of fan criticism after the all-rounder, who was introduced in the seventh over of the MI vs SRH fixture in IPL 2026, ended up not bowling a single delivery – despite MI bowlers enduring a torrid day with the ball at the Wankhede.
The move quickly became one of the biggest talking points from the match, with fans questioning the logic behind bringing in a frontline seam-bowling all-rounder and then not utilising him at all.
After posting 243 on the board, MI were in for a rude
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