Australia’s Harsh Verdict on Hardik Pandya as MI Skipper: “Don’t Think…”

Hardik, who made a notable trade from Gujarat Titans, replaced Rohit as the skipper, which led to dissatisfaction among the fans. His reception at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium was marked by boos. The Mumbai Indians’ performance has also suffered, winning only three of their eight matches and facing a tough battle for a spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs. Commentators have noted that taking over a successful franchise like Mumbai Indians is challenging, and while Hardik has shown good leadership skills at Gujarat, he still has room to grow.

Both Doull and Gilchrist expressed concerns about his strategic decisions as captain. Additionally, concerns were raised about the team’s batting and bowling strategy. Rayudu suggested that while Hardik and Jadeja have specific roles in the Indian team, Dube’s performance in certain situations could be a better fit for the team’s needs.