Founded: 2008

The Mumbai Indians were expected to kiss the skies, captained as it is by India's most favourite cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

However, Tendulkar could not play the initial phase of the tournament after sustaining an injury. In a side that boasted of the likes of Sanath Jayasuriya and Shaun Pollock, the stand in skipper's role went to Indian offs-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who made a complete mess of the opportunity.

Bhajji not only looked out of sorts with the ball but was at sea, leading the start studded side. He crossed severe limits when he slapped S. Sreesanth after a match with the King's XI Punjab.

Sree left no stone unturned to make a spectacle out of the situation, crying like a man possessed as the entire world watched in shock.

Bhajji was banned for the rest of the tournament besides being docked of all his IPL fees.

Sreesanth was also left off with a warning.

Jayasuriya had a torrid time in the beginning but came to his elements when he was joined by Tendulkar and after a couple of matches, the two senior pros went on an all out rampage.

Robin Uthappa was a disappointment in the middle order and could not make anything of his chances.

Pollock was brilliant with the new ball, restricting the run flow and came up with a few cameos with the bat.

Mumbai Indians would certainly have felt the pinch in the spin department with the loss of Harbhajan.

With Zaheer Khan swapping places with Uthappa, this time, the bowling would be spectacular. Pollock would not play this year but would act as a mentor for the boys.

Team owner Mukesh Ambani has also brought in South African sensation Jean Paul Duminy and that would pep up the middle order and leave the opposition with a lot to think.

Coach: Lalchand Rajput

Captain: Sachin Tendulkar

Colours: Blue

Home Ground: Wankhede Stadium

Capacity: 45,000

Owner: Reliance Industries Ltd

Official Website: http://www.themumbaiindians.com/