With every match, cricket lovers expected Mumbai Indians (MI) to turn things around. But that has just not happened. Nobody in their wildest dreams anticipated the high-profile team to be struggling like they have in this edition of the IPL. They have lost seven out the 10 games and are languishing in the ninth spot, with the berth in the Playoffs a distant dream. Miracles do happen on the sporting field, but the way MI have performed so far does not augur well for them in the remaining four matches.

MI have an envious star cast, with at least half a dozen players capable of winning a game on their day. But that has not happened as often. Besides, the team have just not looked as cohesive as it ought to be. The MI management has made every effort to bolster the morale of the group, but sadly with each defeat, things are going back to square one.