'Hardik Pandya Wasn't Retired Out! Why Tilak Varma?': India Cricketer Criticises Mumbai Indians' Debatable Call

Mumbai Indians' decision to retire out Tilak Varma for Mitchell Santner has resulted in some sharp reactions. Why was Tilak Varma, a specialist batter, retired out for Mitchell Santner – primarily a bowler? It’s a question that has dominated the discourse following Mumbai Indians’ defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL 2025 match held at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday night. MI endured their third defeat of the campaign after failing to chase down a stiff target of 204 in Lucknow.

India cricketer Hanuma Vihari has questioned the logic behind Tilak’s exit when MI needed 24 off 7 with six wickets remaining. He cited how Hardik Pandya also struggled to get going when MI faced Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad last month but wasn’t retired out. “Tilak Verma retired out for santner??? Make me make sense!!! Hardik struggled vs GT never was retired out! Why tilak then?" Vihari posted on X (formerly Twitter).



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