Clarke says the MI camp isn't working together as a team.

According to former Australia captain Michael Clarke, teamwork is crucial for winning major tournaments rather than relying solely on individual brilliance. He believes that the Mumbai Indians team is currently struggling due to divisions within their camp, hindering their ability to work together effectively.

The team faced a sudden change in captaincy during the pre-season when Rohit Sharma was unexpectedly replaced by Hardik Pandya. As a result, the five-time champions have been on a downward spiral and will need to win all of their remaining five matches in order to have a chance at qualifying for the playoffs.

Clarke expressed his thoughts on the matter, stating, "I'm not entirely sure what's going on with Mumbai this IPL. I think it's wishful thinking for them at this point." He went on to say that there may be underlying issues within the team that are not visible to the outside world. With such a talented group of players, it is surprising to see them performing inconsistently.

"I believe there are different groups within the team's changing room and something is not clicking. They seem to be lacking cohesion and playing as a unified team," Clarke shared on Star Sports Cricket Live.

Despite having a strong lineup with players like Rohit, Suryakumar Yadav, Pandya, Tim David, and Jasprit Bumrah, MI has struggled to secure victories this season, with six losses out of nine matches. Their three wins can be attributed to the outstanding performances of Bumrah and Romario Shepherd.

Clarke acknowledged the potential of individual brilliance in carrying the team, saying, "There is always the chance that individual performances can win them a game. If Rohit Sharma scores another century, or Hardik makes a significant contribution with the bat, or Bumrah bowls exceptionally well again, they could turn the game around."

However, he believes that to win major tournaments, a team must work together rather than relying solely on individual performances. Unfortunately, MI has not been able to perform cohesively as a team, and Clarke does not see them winning their upcoming game against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday.

Currently sitting in the second to last spot on the points table, Mumbai Indians will need to regroup and come together as a team if they hope to turn their season around and have a chance at winning the tournament.

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