Report suggests Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah dissatisfied with Hardik Pandya’s leadership at Mumbai Indians

The Mumbai Indians, five-time IPL champions, have officially been eliminated from the playoffs race after a crushing defeat at the hands of the Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, the bigger story emerging from the camp is the reported discontent among senior players towards current captain Hardik Pandya’s leadership style.

According to reports, players like Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav have expressed their concerns about Pandya’s captaincy, which they believe has led to a dip in team morale throughout the season. Following a recent loss, the senior members of the team held a meeting to address the underlying issues, with individual meetings also taking place to identify the root cause of the problem.

Mumbai Indians have been under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma for the past decade, and the transition to a new leader like Pandya has caused some disruption within the team. An official from the franchise attributed their struggles this season to the inevitable challenges that come with a change in leadership.

Pandya’s comments after a recent loss against the Delhi Capitals, where he criticized young batsman Tilak Varma’s approach, further exacerbated tensions within the team. Varma had played a stellar innings in that match, leading the team’s scoring for the season.

With Mumbai Indians languishing in ninth place on the points table, the focus now shifts to addressing the internal issues and preparing for the next season. The franchise will need to resolve any conflicts and ensure a smooth transition to maximize their chances of reclaiming the IPL trophy in the future.