New Delhi: Mumbai Indians’ owner, Nita Ambani has lashed out at the team after the franchise failed to reach the playoffs for the second time in three years. With only 4 wins from 14 matches, Mumbai Indians finished at the bottom of the table with 8 points. To add freshness to the squad, the franchise decided to axe the captaincy of Rohit Sharma and appointed Hardik Pandya as the new skipper.
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After Sharma was released from the burden of leading the side, it was expected that the Indian opener would return to his absolute best. However, the right-hand opener had a catastrophic season with only 417 runs from 14 innings at an average of 32.08.
Nita Ambani ended Rohit Sharma's cricket career. Rohit Sharma will now leave Mumbai Indians even after fifty times in the last league match. Mumbai Indians management has insulted Rohit Sharma a lot after making Hardik the captain since the beginning of this year. pic.twitter.com/keThgmwtfO
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Mumbai’s problem was accentuated after skipper Hardik Pandya failed to deliver in the new role he was appointed. Moreover, with the coming of Jasprit Bumrah, it was hoped that the bowling lineup of the franchise and there would be a dramatic turnaround in the franchise’s fortune. However, despite back-to-back performances from the right-hand bowler, Mumbai’s fortune remained in a precarious condition throughout the tournament and eventually they became the first team to be eliminated.
Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani is surprised after seeing a small franchise like RCB is owning Mumbai Indians#RCBvMI #MIvRCB pic.twitter.com/dJ68CHrNbK
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Nita Ambani- “Disappointing season for all of us….”
Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani has voiced her anger and frustration over the lacklustre performance of her team throughout the season. “Disappointing season for all of us. Things didn’t go the way we wanted them to, but I’m still a huge Mumbai Indians fan….”
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Ambani singled out two of the most experienced players of the squad, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya who have disappointed the team match after matches. She also reiterated the fact to both the senior players that it is a very big deal to don the jersey of Mumbai Indians.
Mrs. Nita Ambani talks to the team about the IPL season and wishes our boys all the very best for the upcoming T20 World Cup 🙌#MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians | @ImRo45 | @hardikpandya7 | @surya_14kumar | @Jaspritbumrah93 pic.twitter.com/uCV2mzNVOw
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On the other hand, the 60-year-old wished good luck to Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav who have made it to the national side for the upcoming T20 World Cup. When asked about Mumbai Indians, Ambani said that they have to review a few things before they get on with the next season.
