Mumbai Indians all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s new captain, Hardik Pandya, adding to the internal discord within the team since Pandya took over the captaincy for IPL 2024. The decision to appoint Pandya as captain after his return from the Gujarat Titans has reportedly not been well received by senior players such as Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav.
The tension within the team was evident in the early matches of the season, with visible discomfort between Hardik Pandya and the other senior players. However, interventions by team owners and players like Sachin Tendulkar seemed to have calmed the situation, and the last game against Punjab Kings showed signs of improvement.
Mohammad Nabi, in particular, has shown his discontent with the new captain. He shared a post from a fan criticizing Hardik Pandya for not utilizing him in the bowling department. Nabi had a significant impact in MI’s victory over PBKS, taking two brilliant catches and executing a run-out.
In the match against PBKS, Rohit Sharma appeared content and took charge of the team’s affairs, while Hardik Pandya played a more subdued role. Even Bumrah was involved in decision-making, with Pandya seemingly deferring to the more experienced players. Despite this, there are still players who are reportedly unhappy with Pandya’s leadership style.
Nabi’s social media activity has raised concerns within the team, as maintaining unity among the players is crucial for success. It remains to be seen how Mumbai Indians management will address Nabi’s grievances and manage the team dynamics going forward.
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