WHAT CHOICES HARDIK PANDYA HAVE TO REMAIN AS A CAPTAIN OF MUMBAI INDIA
It’s difficult to say definitively whether Hardik Pandya will remain the captain of Mumbai Indians. Here’s a breakdown of the factors to consider:
- Early struggles: Mumbai Indians have lost their first two matches under Pandya’s captaincy, including the highest ever IPL total conceded [business-standard].expand_more This has led to criticism and scrutiny of his leadership.
- Fan Discontent: Fans are missing Rohit Sharma’s successful captaincy, and Pandya has been subject to boos and chants of Rohit’s name.
- Past Success: However, Pandya has captained before, leading the Gujarat Titans to victory in their debut IPL season (2022). So, he has the potential to turn things around.
- Team Management’s Patience: Mumbai Indians might be willing to give Pandya time to adjust and build a winning team, especially considering their focus on “future-ready” leadership.
Overall, it depends on how Mumbai Indians perform in the rest of the IPL season. If they continue to struggle, there could be pressure to change captains. But if Pandya can lead them to some wins and show promise, he might be given a longer run.