New Delhi: The streak of bad days continues for the mumbai indians in the IPL. Previously, the Mumbai Indians delivered poor performances for three consecutive seasons—a slump so severe that even Rohit Sharma was removed from the captaincy. Subsequently, the PCB Update: Pakistani Team Announced for Asian Games, Know Who Got Captaincy’s command was handed over to IND vs AFG: Hardik Pandya Ruled Out of ODI Series, Know the Big Reason Pandya; however, the situation appears to be repeating itself.
Under Pandya’s captaincy as well, three seasons have effectively gone to waste for the Mumbai Indians. Just as Rohit Sharma was stripped of the captaincy following three dismal seasons, is the same fate now awaiting Hardik Pandya? Fans, too, have begun to question his leadership, as the Mumbai Indians have yet to achieve anything remarkable in the current IPL season.
Poor seasons under Rohit
3
Led to captaincy change
Poor seasons under Hardik
3
History repeating?
Current season form
Poor
Low on points table
Mid-season sacking
Unlikely
Decision post-season
Mumbai Indians’ Slump Continues
The Mumbai Indians’ poor run of form persists into the 19th season of the IPL. The franchise currently sits quite low on the points table. Given this situation, questions are now being raised not only regarding the team’s performance but also concerning the captain himself. Amidst this, a post is going viral on social media.
Will Pandya Be Stripped of the Captaincy?
The Mumbai Indians’ poor performance is now appearing to be a major crisis for the team. There is talk of removing Hardik Pandya from the captaincy; however, it seems highly unlikely that a captain would be replaced in the middle of a season.
The Mumbai Indians’ poor performance has indeed become a predicament for the team. While there is speculation about Hardik Pandya’s removal from the captaincy, such a move appears highly improbable. The Mumbai Indians management is likely to allow Hardik Pandya to lead the team for the entire season; any decision regarding his removal would likely be taken only after the season concludes.
