Mumbai Indians (MI) are reportedly unhappy with the repeated leaks of internal information following their disappointing IPL 2026 campaign. According to a report in Times of India, the franchise has faced dressing room unrest and internal divisions since Hardik Pandya was made the captain in place of Rohit Sharma.
Mumbai Indians had a disappointing IPL 2026 season as they finished ninth in the table. The Hardik Pandya-led side failed to qualify for the playoffs after winning four of their 14 matches. After a poor campaign, The Indian Express reported that the team management was considering removing Hardik from the captaincy.
Mumbai Indians worried about dressing room leak after disappointing IPL 2026 campaign
According to a report in Times of India, differences in the dressing room of Mumbai Indians have become a matter of concern after Hardik Pandya’s return to the franchise. The report said the management is concerned about repeated leaks of internal discussions and team matters into the public domain.
“Dissension exists in almost every dressing room, but the division and bitterness in Mumbai Indians has been unusually high since Hardik’s return. It doesn’t take an expert to see what’s going on, but for a franchise like Mumbai (Indians), which has always valued its core group, constant leaks are a big concern. It’s a strong word, but it’s the reality. That dressing room has seen veterans, captaincy changes and a lot more, but never like this. It happened,” said a source following the developments.
According to the report, details of team meetings and internal discussions have regularly emerged over the past three seasons. Mumbai Indians are reportedly focusing on addressing these leaks before taking major decisions regarding the team and leadership structure.
Cryptic social media post sparks internal concerns at Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians management is unhappy with the ongoing controversies surrounding the team and signs of division within the team. The report claims that the franchise is concerned about issues both on and off the field.
“These things are not going down well with the management. A lot of public drama unfolded after some players posted emojis on social media and it has not stopped since then. Be it the visible division in the dressing room, the body language on the field, or the way they play, the issues are clear.”
The report said concerns first rose following cryptic social media posts by some MI players. With the situation attracting significant attention, the franchise reportedly wants to prevent internal matters from becoming a point of public discussion.
If players think they can ride MI, they need to reconsider – report
Mumbai Indians’ concerns extend beyond dressing room divisions and information leaks. The report claims that some players need to reevaluate their priorities, unhappy with issues related to franchise commitment and availability.
“If players think they can ride MI, they need to reconsider. The priorities are clearly not right. It is taking too long for players to return to action, and everyone just seems to be making appearances.”
The report said that Mumbai Indians are expected to review a number of cases after their players return from international duty. The franchise could be in for significant discussion in the coming months as it looks to rebuild and return to contention.
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