Mumbai Indians Camp Divided, Different Groups Inside Changing Room: Massive Observation Made From Former Australia Captain
mumbai indians camp divided different groups inside changing room massive observation
Mumbai Indians camp is divided into groups, and they are not functioning as a unit, observed former Australia World Cup-winning captain Michael Clarke. Clarke’s observation comes after MI’s poor IPL 2024 season and the sudden pre-season change in captaincy when Rohit Sharma was unceremoniously replaced by Hardik Pandya. Currently, MI needs to win all their remaining five matches to even have a shot at qualifying for the playoffs.
“Yeah, I don’t know (they will make it to the playoffs). I think it’s wishful thinking for Mumbai this entire IPL.”
“I think there’s a lot more going on than what we are seeing on the outside and you can’t have that many good players and perform this inconsistently.
“So, I think there are different groups inside that changing room and something is not working, they are not gelling together, they are not playing as a team,” Clarke said on Star Sports Cricket Live.
“Individual brilliance can get them over the line if Rohit Sharma comes in and gets another hundred or Hardik does something with the bat or Bumrah bowls like a genius again, you never know,” Clarke said.
“I think to win big tournaments, you need to be a team and not just have individual performances, and unfortunately, they haven’t played well as a team, so I hope they turn it around, but I can’t see them winning this game,” he added.
This observation, coming from a respected cricketing figure, casts a shadow over MI’s future. The franchise, renowned for its culture of excellence, will need to address these concerns promptly. Rebuilding team spirit and fostering a unified atmosphere will be crucial if they aim to bounce back stronger next season.
MI have found it difficult to find victories this season, slumping to six losses from nine outings. MI, who occupy the penultimate spot on the points table, take on Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday in Lucknow.
(With PTI inputs)