Mumbai Indians expected to reach the playoffs of IPL 2024 easily, especially with the squad they had. They are now struggling and it won’t be a surprise if they miss out on the Top 4. That said, the team can still make a comeback and for that, they have to pull off some ruthless decisions. The Mumbai Indians management is perfectly capable of that. On that note, here, we take a look at the list of three bold decisions Mumbai Indians must take in the coming matches of IPL 2024.
1) Hand the captaincy on an interim basis to Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah has been the best bowler in IPL 2024. With a calm head on his shoulders, he should ideally be captaining an IPL franchise.
With Hardik Pandya struggling for form and captaincy issues, it won’t make a hard if Bumrah is given the captaincy for the next few games. It could be a good move or at least, Mumbai will be able to gauge Bumrah’s captaincy skills.
2) Give a break to Hardik Pandya
Giving a break to Hardik Pandya is one of the bold decisions Mumbai Indians must take in the coming matches of IPL 2024. At times, a break could do wonders for a cricketer.
Hardik Pandya might need just that. Yes, dropping himself out will be a bold call for both the player and the team. However, it is something that might be the best for all the parties involved. With not much focus on him, Hardik can work on returning as the quality all-rounder that we all know.
3) Drop Tim David and play Dewald Brevis as a finisher
Yes, the role of a finisher could come with a lot of failures. However, Tim David’s rope is slightly getting shorter at Mumbai Indians.
Dewald Brevis has operated as a finisher previously in the CPL. If some early wickets fall, he can be used in the middle overs, as well. Therefore, Mumbai Indians must try this bold option.
