Internet desk. Former India fast bowler Varun Aaron criticized Hardik Pandya’s strategy in Uttempt 2 of IPL 2025, where Mumbai Indians lost against Punjab Kings. This was the first time in the history of IPL when the Mi failed to defend a target of more than 200 runs, and his great record ended in a very important game, which ended his season. He posted 203/7 on the scoreboard, but the bowlers failed to maintain their nerves in all important games and could not carry out their plans as Shreyas Iyer played a brilliant innings of 87 runs in 41 balls and brought Punjab Kings to the final with one over.

Bowlers could not use the right use

Former Indian fast bowler Aaron criticized Hardik, saying that despite he has a good bowling experience in Narendra Modi Stadium, he is not bowling his entire quota. Hardik and Santner have just thrown two overs. I do not know why Hardik did not throw 4 overs in this game, because he has bowled a lot on this wicket while playing for GT. They had to throw four overs; He found it very difficult to score runs, especially in his first over. Yes, he gave some runs in the second over, but he should still be firm because his plans were correct and they apply them very well.

There is no reason to not give four overs to Santner

Hardik took the important wicket of Josh English, who scored 20 runs in Bumrah’s over, but threw only two overs in the match. Mitchell Santner was another important bowler who did not throw his entire quota despite performing affordable performance in his two overs – 0/15. Aaron was surprised by Hardik’s decision to stop Santner’s last two overs, especially when the spinner did the same in his early spell what he was expected to. He said that Santner was bowling so well, he was doing what was needed. There was no reason for Santner not to give his four overs.

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