Sehwag Believes Rohit, Hardik May Be Released by MI After Disastrous IPL 2024

Virender Sehwag believes that Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya could be released by Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the IPL 2025 season. MI has struggled at the bottom of the points table in IPL 2024, and Sehwag feels that a change in leadership is necessary. He suggests that Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah could be retained by MI as they are the only two players who have performed consistently this season.

Mumbai Indians’ Season Ends in Disaster, Divided Dressing Room Emerges

Mumbai Indians’ dismal IPL 2024 season has been marred by a reported rift between former captain Rohit Sharma and current captain Hardik Pandya, leading to a divided dressing room. Despite having one match remaining, MI has no chance of reaching the playoffs and faces the challenge of avoiding a bottom-of-the-table finish against Lucknow Super Giants on Friday. However, their bigger concern lies in the strained relationship between Sharma and Pandya, which has created distinct camps within the team. Sources claim that Indian players favor Sharma’s reinstatement as captain, while overseas players support Pandya. This divide has reportedly led to minimal practice time together, with Sharma’s camp leaving the scene when Pandya arrives at the nets. The poor form of both Sharma and Pandya has further contributed to MI’s struggles. With major changes expected in the team setup ahead of next year’s mega auctions, the fractured relationship between the two captains could lead to significant upheaval within the Mumbai Indians franchise.

Pietersen Agrees with Gambhir’s Assessment of His Captaincy: ‘He’s Not Wrong’

Former England batter Kevin Pietersen has agreed with Gautam Gambhir’s assessment of his captaincy, calling himself a ‘terrible captain.’ The comments came after Gambhir criticized Pietersen and AB de Villiers for their critique of Hardik Pandya’s leadership of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024. While Pietersen acknowledged his poor record as captain, Gambhir’s own record as skipper is impressive, leading Kolkata Knight Riders to two IPL titles.

Gautam Gambhir Slams AB de Villiers for Criticizing Hardik Pandya’s Captaincy: ‘AB’s Own Record is Worse’

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has strongly criticized legendary South Africa batter AB de Villiers for his comments on Hardik Pandya’s captaincy in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Gambhir emphasized that de Villiers himself has a poor record as a captain and should not be criticizing Pandya, who has led Mumbai Indians to an IPL title.

Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav Walk Out of MI Nets as Hardik Pandya Enters

There have been reports of a growing rift between Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Hardik Pandya. The tension between the two is believed to have started when Hardik was appointed as the captain of the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), replacing Rohit, who had led the team for five years and won the title multiple times. This decision reportedly did not sit well with Rohit, as it was the first time a current Indian captain would play under someone else in the IPL. The situation has been further exacerbated by both Rohit and Hardik’s poor performances in the IPL this season, which has contributed to MI’s struggles. There have also been reports of separate camps within the MI setup, with Rohit and Pandya rarely practicing together. During a recent practice session, Rohit and his teammates Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma reportedly left the nets when Hardik arrived to have a session.

Mumbai Indians’ Struggles Highlight Hardik Pandya’s Underwhelming Captaincy

Mumbai Indians’ dismal IPL 2024 season has brought to light concerns over Hardik Pandya’s leadership style. Despite replacing Rohit Sharma as skipper, Pandya has faced criticism from fans and reports of dressing room disquiet. His poor form, with no half-centuries and a subpar bowling performance, has further weakened his credibility. AB de Villiers, analyzing Pandya’s captaincy, believes it lacks authenticity and is unlikely to resonate with experienced players like Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah.

Rohit Sharma Dropped for KKR Match After Viral Video Hints at Mumbai Indians Unrest

Mumbai Indians star Rohit Sharma was shockingly dropped from the starting XI for Saturday’s IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Hours prior, a leaked video went viral on social media, showing Sharma expressing dissatisfaction with the team’s management. Mumbai Indians’ new skipper Hardik Pandya opted to bowl first in Kolkata, leaving open the possibility of Sharma playing in the second innings as an Impact Player. This is the second time this season that Sharma has been benched, following an earlier incident against KKR in their home game. The leaked video clip, which was quickly deleted by KKR, has sparked controversy and raised questions about the team’s internal dynamics.

Mumbai Indians: A Failed Campaign and What Went Wrong

Despite boasting an impressive roster, the Mumbai Indians have been knocked out of the Indian Premier League competition. This unexpected exit raises questions about the team’s performance and the factors that contributed to their downfall. An analysis of the team’s struggles reveals several key issues, including ineffective leadership, poor form, and a weak spin attack.

AB de Villiers Blames Hardik Pandya’s ‘Bravado’ and ‘Fake’ Intensity for Mumbai Indians’ Dismal IPL 2023

Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers has criticized Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya’s leadership style, suggesting that his ‘bravado’ and ‘fake’ intensity have contributed to the team’s poor performance this season. De Villiers believes that Pandya’s approach may have been suitable for his previous team, Gujarat Titans, but it has not been effective in a more experienced side like Mumbai Indians. The former RCB player pointed out that senior players like Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah prefer a calmer and more collective leadership style, which Pandya’s ‘ego-driven’ captaincy lacks. De Villiers drew parallels with Graeme Smith’s leadership, emphasizing that experienced players need a more supportive and collaborative captain rather than one who relies on posturing and chest-thumping. He also suggested that Pandya’s ‘fake it to make it’ mentality may have worked for him as a player, but it is not an effective strategy for a captain in a team with seasoned cricketers. With Mumbai Indians already eliminated from playoff contention and languishing near the bottom of the points table, De Villiers’ comments have sparked debate about the team’s future and the suitability of Pandya as captain.

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