The drama at Mumbai Indians has officially reached a boiling point after their heartbreaking exit from the IPL 2026 playoff race.

In a move that shocked the "Paltan," captain Hardik Pandya briefly unfollowed the official MI Instagram account, some senior players and reportedly deleted franchise-related posts.

While he refollowed the MI account shortly after, the incident has ignited rumors of a major fallout, and players like Suryakumar, Rohit and Tilak Verma still unfollowed.

It’s not just about social media; reports suggest a deep rift in the dressing room involving veterans Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah.

The two senior stars were reportedly seen traveling in private vehicles rather than the team bus, signaling a possible detachment from the current leadership.

With only 6 points from 11 matches, MI's 2026 season has been full of controversy.

Is this a temporary frustration, or are we looking at the end of an era for the five-time champions?

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