The Mumbai Indians had a tough season in the IPL 2026 and now trouble is brewing within the team. According to media reports, Hardik Pandya could be stripped of his captaincy because he failed to lead the team to success during the recent tournament. With him at the helm, Mumbai could only win four out of 14 games. But the issue isn't limited to just the captaincy. The Mumbai Indians' crisis has deepened. According to reports, the team's coaching staff is extremely displeased with several senior players and has even labeled some veterans as "not coachable."

According to a media report, things are not going well between the Mumbai Indians' coaches and senior players. On several occasions, senior players have completely ignored the coaches' strategic instructions and data-based planning, acting solely on their own will on the field. Now, these players have been clearly warned to start listening to their coaches. The coaches say that no matter how senior the players are, they must adhere to their plans.

Hardik Pandya's path has been difficult since he took over as captain from Rohit Sharma. He initially assumed the captaincy despite opposition from players and fans, but the results on the field have not been as smooth. Now, the team management is seriously debating whether to remove Hardik Pandya from the captaincy or keep him solely as a player.

Meanwhile, sources are reporting that Hardik Pandya is considering leaving the Mumbai Indians. Following the soured relationship with the management, Hardik may soon request his release from the team. Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will have to undergo a major overhaul of their team before the next season if they want to win their sixth title.