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This IPL season has been nothing short of a surprise with the tournament throwing numerous shocking performances by the teams and players. Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians, who were playing under the new leadership of Hardik Pandya, displayed the biggest surprising performance as they were eliminated from the tournament before even completing 12 matches.
This season, the disastrous form of their mainstays Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya has been one of the key reasons for Blue and Gold’s dismal performance. Further, the poor form of their bowling unit barring Jasprit Bumrah has added to their worries.
3 reasons why MI didn’t qualify for IPL 2024 playoffs
Abrupt Captaincy by Hardik Pandya
Before the start of the season, MI appointed the Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya as their skipper, thus replacing five-time IPL-winning captain Rohit Sharma. Every expert and fan criticized the move and eventually, the result went out against the franchise. Pandya’s failure as a captain and his unplanned moves lead to a huge tumble at the important junctures of the match.
