Mumbai Indians' dismal IPL 2024 campaign has come to an end, with the team set to face Lucknow Super Giants in their final league game on Friday. The season has been a forgettable one for the five-time champions, who have struggled under the leadership of Hardik Pandya.
Pandya's appointment as captain, replacing Rohit Sharma, has been met with criticism. The team's poor form, marked by a string of losses, has only intensified the scrutiny on Pandya. He has faced criticism for his inconsistent on-field performances, including his batting and bowling.
Despite the criticism, Pandya has received support from some quarters. Virat Kohli, in particular, has defended Pandya, asking the crowd to refrain from booing him. A recent video shows Kohli telling the crowd that Pandya is an Indian player and deserves respect.
Pandya's performance this season has been underwhelming. In 13 games, he has scored 200 runs at a strike rate of 144.93 and taken 11 wickets at an economy rate of 10.59. While his bowling has improved in the latter half of the tournament, his overall performance has fallen short of expectations.
Despite his struggles, Pandya has been selected in the 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas. Reports suggest that neither Rohit Sharma nor the selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, were in favor of Pandya's selection. However, it is believed that he was picked under "pressure."
The report also claims that Rohit Sharma may retire from the T20 format after the World Cup.
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