Reports say that senior players of MI are not happy with the way Hardik leads the team.

In a stunning turn of events, the Sunrisers Hyderabad's dismantling of the Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday not only solidified their spot in the playoffs race, but also marked the end of the road for the Mumbai Indians, a five-time IPL champion. It was a crushing blow for the team, and reports have surfaced that some of the senior players are pointing fingers at Hardik Pandya's leadership style as the root cause of their struggles this season.

Following a series of losses, key players such as Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav held a team meeting to discuss their concerns. They shared their thoughts on what they believe is hindering their performance, and individual meetings were also conducted to get to the bottom of the issue. According to an Indian Express report, the players are not happy with the way Pandya has been leading the team.

It's worth noting that the Mumbai Indians have been under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma for the past decade, so it's only natural for there to be some adjustment period when a new leader takes over. However, this transition seems to have caused some tension within the team. A Mumbai Indians official acknowledged this, saying, "These are normal challenges for a team that is experiencing a change in leadership. It's something that happens in sports all the time."

In their recent match against the Delhi Capitals, Pandya made some questionable decisions that led to their defeat. He publicly criticized one of his teammates, Tilak Varma, for not targeting Axar Patel enough, despite Varma scoring an impressive 63 runs off just 32 deliveries. This did not sit well with the team, as Varma has been their top scorer this season. It appears that there may be some underlying issues within the team dynamic that are affecting their on-field performance.

As it stands, the Mumbai Indians are currently in ninth place on the points table, with only the Gujarat Titans below them. With their chances of making it to the playoffs now out of the picture, the team's focus must shift to addressing their internal conflicts and improving for the next season. Winning their sixth IPL trophy is undoubtedly their ultimate goal, and it is crucial for the management to iron out any wrinkles before the next season begins. Only then can they maximize their chances of success.

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