India, April 5 -- Mumbai Indians' succession plan hasn't gone according to their desire as revealed after first three matches in IPL 2024 where the five-time champions languished to the bottom of the table following a hat-trick of defeats. Not only has the results led to experts and veterans criticising Hardik Pandya's captaincy, there have also been calls to reassess the shocking leadership decision made last December, hinting towards a Chennai Super Kings like U-turn. Giving his two cents on the matter, former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden outlined where MI erred on their plans with Hardik.

In late November, the much-rumoured move was made official as Hardik ended his successful two-year stint at Gujarat Titans to return to Mumbai...