Hardik Pandya Set to Lose Mumbai Indians Captaincy After Disappointing IPL 2026 Season
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- •Hardik Pandya's captaincy of Mumbai Indians is set to end after MI finished ninth in IPL 2026 with only 4 wins in 14 matches
- •Team sources indicate discussions about Pandya's future role—whether as captain, player, or departure—are underway
- •MI's poor performance is linked to failure in adapting to modern T20 tactics, with no players featuring in top run or wicket charts
- •Pandya was originally an MI player, released in 2022, won IPL with Gujarat Titans, and returned to MI in 2024 replacing Rohit Sharma
Mumbai Indians (MI) are preparing for a major leadership change as Hardik Pandya’s captaincy is set to come to an end following a disastrous Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Sources within the franchise have confirmed to *The Indian Express* that Pandya is likely to be stripped of the captaincy after MI finished ninth in the league, winning only four out of 14 matches. The team’s title drought now stands at six years, marking one of the most challenging seasons in the franchise’s history.
Discussions about Pandya’s future role in the team have already begun, with the coaching staff indicating that he may not continue as captain. A team meeting following MI’s final game of the season against Rajasthan Royals reportedly set the tone for a broader review of leadership and strategy. “The coaching staff was very clear in their message to the senior players that wherever they play, they need to be coachable. There were many instances where the coaching staff recommended something which was backed by data but players didn’t follow it,” a source told *The Indian Express*. This suggests that internal friction over decision-making and adherence to team plans played a significant role in the team’s poor performance.
