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NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians entered the IPL document books for an undesirable motive within the 2026 season, turning into simply the second crew in match historical past to make use of three completely different captains in three successive matches.
The five-time champions endured a troublesome marketing campaign stricken by accidents, inconsistent outcomes and repeated management adjustments. Over a span of three matches, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya all took cost of the facet.
Earlier than Mumbai Indians, the one franchise to witness an analogous captaincy shuffle was Pune Warriors India in 2013, when management duties have been shared by Ross Taylor, Angelo Mathews and Aaron Finch.
Mumbai’s management adjustments started after common skipper Pandya was dominated out with a again spasm. He first missed MI’s dwelling fixture towards Lucknow Tremendous Giants on Could 4 and was additionally unavailable for the conflict towards Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Raipur, regardless of travelling with the squad. Throughout his absence, Suryakumar stepped in as captain.
Pandya additionally skipped the journey to Dharamsala for MI’s six-wicket victory over Punjab Kings. With Suryakumar away following the start of his baby, Bumrah grew to become Mumbai Indians’ third captain of the season.
The all-rounder ultimately returned to reclaim management duties within the match towards Kolkata Knight Riders.
Total, it has been a forgettable season for Mumbai Indians, who crashed out of the playoff race after profitable solely 4 of their 12 league video games.
They started their marketing campaign on a optimistic notice with a six-wicket victory over KKR, however did not maintain the momentum. Losses towards Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings pushed them onto the again foot early within the match.
A dominant win over Gujarat Titans briefly revived hopes, however MI as soon as once more misplaced their method with three consecutive defeats towards Chennai Tremendous Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Tremendous Kings once more.
Victories later within the season towards Lucknow Tremendous Giants and Punjab Kings got here too late, with Mumbai already left with an excessive amount of floor to recuperate within the playoff race.
