India, May 15 -- Being a skipper of a franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) comes with immense fandom and attention. Still, it is far from all glamour, as captains often face heavy criticism and scrutiny over decisions that can become the fine margins between a failed and successful campaign. Hardik Pandya, the current captain of the Mumbai Indians, has experienced both sides of it since transitioning from being just a player to leading a team in the IPL. On one side, he witnessed the highs during his captaincy tenure with the Gujarat Titans, where he led the franchise to back-to-back IPL finals and even won the championship in their debut season in 2022. On the other hand, he has endured a turbulent and highly scrutinised journey ...