Mahieka’s Insta story fuels buzz over Hardik’s MI future

Mahieka Sharma's Instagram story sparked fresh speculation around Hardik Pandya after the Mumbai Indians all-rounder remained absent ahead of MI's IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings. Fans linked the social media activity to ongoing rumours over Pandya's fitness and future with the franchise. Neither Pandya nor Mumbai Indians has officially commented on the online chatter so far.