5 captains who became trouble for the team (Photo-PTI)

While many players are performing amazingly in IPL 2026, some players are finding it difficult to even stay on the pitch. The big thing is that this player is also the captain of his team and hence he cannot be dropped from the team. There are not one or two but five such captains. The captains of five teams are becoming a headache for their own team. Let us tell you which captains have become a source of sorrow, pain, suffering and agony for their team. The amazing thing is that these five players together get Rs 76.85 crore but their performance is very poor.

Hardik Pandya's magic is not working

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is in bad condition. This right-handed batsman could not do anything with the ball or the bat this season and the result is that the Mumbai team has won only 2 out of 7 matches. This team is at number 8 in the points table. Pandya has scored only 97 runs in 6 matches this season at an average of 19.4. This player has been able to take only 3 wickets and his economy rate is 12.6 runs per over. Mumbai team gives Rs 16.35 crore to Hardik Pandya.

Rishabh Pant disappointed

Ever since Rishabh Pant became the captain of Lucknow Supergiants, this player has been disappointing on the captaincy and batting front. This season, Pant's condition is worse. This player has been able to score only 147 runs in 7 matches and his strike rate is also 132.43. This player has been able to score only one half-century this season. Lucknow team has lost 5 out of 7 matches this season and is at 9th place in the points table. Let us tell you that Pant is the most expensive player of IPL, his salary is Rs 27 crore.

Riyan Parag is also tainted

Riyan Parag is also tainted with failure in IPL 2026.

Rahane also failed in this battle

Ajinkya Rahane also seems to be in very bad form in IPL 2026. This KKR captain has been able to score only 152 runs in 7 matches. Rahane has scored only one half-century this season.

Ruturaj Gaikwad also became a problem for the team

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has also become a problem for the team. Gaikwad has scored 104 runs in 7 matches at an average of just 14.8. This player has not been able to score even a single century or half-century. Chennai Super Kings are continuously getting bad starts, the reason for which remains Gaikwad. Chennai Super Kings pays Gaikwad a salary of Rs 18 crore.

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