“Punishment outfit is back,” read the caption alongside a video posted by MI on social media, where Ishan Kishan, Shams Mulani, Kumar Kartikeya and Nuwan Thushara were seen wearing ‘Superman-themed; jumpsuits at the airport.
The suit comes with an MI logo and a cape that is blue in colour, which is the colour of Mumbai Indians’ jersey as well.
As the social media caption suggests, the dress has to be worn as a punishment for players who arrive late for practice sessions, team meetings, team bus, etc.
It’s re-introduction of a practice that the MI management has used in the past to enforce discipline among the players.
Mumbai are led by their new captain, Hardik Pandya, this season. Hardik was traded-in before the season from Gujarat Titans, where he was the captain for two editions, including a title win in 2022. He has replaced Rohit Sharma as MI skipper.
The decision on MI captaincy continues to face a lot of backlash from the MI fans.
MI will next play Delhi Capitals in Mumbai on April 7.