It seems that Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s appointment as Mumbai Indians skipper is not unfolding as expected.
The star all-rounder faced backlash from the fans since he assumed captaincy from one of the most successful captains of MI, Rohit Sharma.
MI lost the first two games of this season and is off to a bad start. With back-to-back defeats, the skipper is under scrutiny, and it seems that he is not enjoying the support of the supporting staff.
In a video of the Mumbai Indian camp, it suggests that “all is not well” within the team. MI’s bowling coach, Lasith Malinga, looks unhappy with the skipper, and the viral video in which the former Sri Lankan fast bowler abruptly departs when Pandya approaches batting coach Kieron Pollard for a discussion.
Even Malinga looks unhappy with their new captain. #SRHvMI pic.twitter.com/tmhLGnmgIt
— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) March 27, 2024
The video adds fuel to the fire, and it looks like tension is building within the team. When Hardik was brought to MI and made skipper, replacing Rohit Sharma, a saga unfolded in the national media.
Is harmony in the team at risk? Netizens and cricket lovers are raising a variety of questions over this viral video. MI has not released a statement in connection with the rumors.
With Pandya already facing backlash, the situation could further escalate if his captaincy level fails to increase and if the team’s performance doesn’t improve in the upcoming games under his leadership.
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