India, April 29 -- Mumbai Indians have long been considered one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, boasting 5 championship titles and co-holding the record with their arch rivals, Chennai Super Kings. However, the franchise, known for its perseverance and ability to script historic comebacks even in crunch situations, has struggled to gain momentum this season under Hardik Pandya's leadership.

Pandya, who took over the captaincy from MI legend and opener Rohit Sharma ahead of the 2024 season after a successful, title-winning stint with the Gujarat Titans in 2022, has since struggled to replicate his form, both on the field and as captain. MI secured Pandya from the GT in an all-cash deal worth INR 15 crore. However, the mo...