Hardik Pandya (archive photo)
Leader Online Desk: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has remained in the past. This year's Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) season has been very disappointing for the team as well. Under his leadership, the team won only four out of 14 matches. Difficulties did not leave him behind even in the last match. Mumbai lost by 18 runs against Lucknow Supergiants on Friday. Along with this, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has fined Hardik Rs 30 lakh for the team's slow over rate. He has also been suspended for one match. Due to this, he will miss the first match of the next IPL as well.
Hardik fined 30 lakhs, also suspended for one match
Apart from a fine of Rs 30 lakh, Hardik has been banned for one match for violating the IPL code of conduct, the IPL said in a statement. With Mumbai having no matches left this season and the team having played all their 14 matches in the group stage, Hardik's suspension will be applicable for the next season and he will not be able to play the first match of the 2025 season. . Apart from Hardik, other players in the squad included in the playing XI have been fined Rs 12 lakh or 50 per cent of the match fee. This penalty will also apply to affected players. Earlier, Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant was also suspended for one match.
Mumbai is at the bottom in the ranking…
In this year's IPL season, Mumbai made a big change in the team by taking Hardik Pandya to Gujarat Titans. Hardik was part of Mumbai for a long time, but Gujarat made Hardik their captain before the big auction for the 2022 season. He led the team to the title in his first season, while Gujarat were runners-up in the last season. However, before this season, Hardik decided to leave Gujarat and return to his old franchise. Mumbai replaced Rohit with Hardik as their captain, but Mumbai's performance under his leadership was very disappointing. The Mumbai team finished at the bottom tenth position with 8 points from 14 matches with four wins and 10 losses.
Match 67. Lucknow Super Giants Won by 18 Run(s) https://t.co/VuUaiv4G0l #TATAIPL #IPL2024 #MIvLSG
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