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Mumbai Indians Make Grim Hardik Pandya Decision

The franchise is weighing a squad overhaul after finishing ninth and losing 10 of 14 matches, with trade rumors also swirling around Pandya.

  • According to The Indian Express, Mumbai Indians are likely to remove Hardik Pandya as captain following a disappointing 2026 IPL season. Three sources in the MI fold confirmed the plan after the franchise finished ninth in the points table.
  • Winning only four of 10 outings, the Mumbai Indians struggled throughout 2026. Unlike playoff teams Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, the franchise failed to adapt to modern, high-scoring T20 batting strategies.
  • The squad lacked individual impact as none of their players featured in the race for Orange or Purple Caps. Coaching staff reported senior players failed to follow data-backed recommendations, with sources stating players must remain 'coachable.'
  • Team management will conduct 'serious introspection' in the coming weeks to address 'many questions,' according to reports. A 'discussion' regarding whether Hardik remains as a player is also on the cards.
  • Hardik, who replaced Rohit Sharma as captain in 2024, now faces uncertainty after two seasons without playoff appearances. Speculation has intensified following his Instagram post displaying '7:07,' amid trade rumors involving Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.
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Indian Express broke the news in India on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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