IPL 2026: The biggest storm in history hits Mumbai Indians. Is the biggest phase going to end?

This season of Mumbai Indians will probably be remembered by the fans for a long time. The reason was continuous defeats and increasing restlessness within the team. The performance that was expected from the five-time champion team was not visible at all on the field. The lack of coordination in the Mumbai team was clearly visible throughout the season, which was lying at the bottom of the points table after 10 defeats in 14 matches.

Now the biggest discussion has started regarding captaincy. Continuous meetings are going on within the team and it is believed that a big decision can be taken in the coming time. There are also reports that not only the captaincy but the role of some big players will also be reconsidered.

There were many times during the season when the team’s strategy could not work on the field. The coaching staff advised the players to play according to the data and plan, but on many occasions those plans were not followed. This was the reason why the team kept lagging behind again and again in pressure matches. Slow batting in the powerplay and weak starts in bowling troubled Mumbai Indians throughout the tournament.

On the other hand, teams like Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad created their own identity by playing aggressive cricket. Whereas Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore won consecutive matches on the basis of experienced bowlers. Mumbai Indians looked far behind in comparison to these teams.

This period was not easy for Hardik Pandya. Since assuming the captaincy, he had to face constant pressure. The anger of the fans was also visible many times in the stadium. In the last two seasons, there were expectations that the team would make a comeback, but this time’s performance overshadowed those expectations.

Now everyone’s eyes are on the next meeting of Mumbai Indians. It is believed that the team management is going to take many big decisions before the coming season. There will be serious discussions on everything from captaincy to team combination. Fans are also hoping that the franchise makes a comeback soon and is seen on the field again in its old style.