The Mumbai Indians (MI) have faced a challenging start to the IPL season, suffering four losses in five matches, including two at home. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene pointed to injuries and player unavailability as major issues affecting the team's performance. Key players like Rohit Sharma and Mitchell Santner missed crucial matches due to injury and illness. Jayawardene emphasized that the burden of results does not rest solely on captain Hardik Pandya, but is a collective responsibility. The team's bowling has been particularly concerning, with star bowler Jasprit Bumrah going wicketless in all five games played so far. Jayawardene noted that Bumrah's lack of wickets has increased pressure on other bowlers, and he is working on strategies to improve the team's performance. As for Rohit, the management is taking a cautious approach to his recovery, ensuring he returns at the right time. The MI management is focused on finding the right combinations to regain their winning rhythm.