Mumbai Indians – Team Preview
Here’s a list of the players of the Mumbai Indian squad.
Rohit Sharma – Indian opener, the skipper of MI, Rohit Sharma is one of the most consistent batsmen in IPL history. As a captain, he has a brilliant record.
Jos Buttler – He was bought by the Mumbai Indians this year and the English keeper/batsmen had a radiant run in the World T20. He’ll try to bring that form in the IPL as well.
Kieron Pollard – The big man from Caribbean hasn’t been in action for quite some time but Pollard is one of the best all-rounders in IPL history. He has the ability to win a game for his team single handedly. Pollard has done that in the past and he can do it again.
Lendl Simmons – The man who played a gem of an innings in the semi-finals of the World T20, Simmons plays a pivotal role at the top.
Corey Anderson – His innings which won MI a game within 14 overs in the 2014 edition is one of the best innings in IPL history. He brings a lot of stability to the middle order. Also he has an aptitude of picking wickets at crucial times.
Harbhajan Singh – The experience he brings into the side, one of the leading wicket takers in the IPL history, Harbhajan Singh is the man who does wonders with the ball and often with the bat.
Tim Southee – The Kiwi pacer didn’t get a chance to play in the World T20 but if he gets a chance in the IPL he’ll have a point to provd. Southee is definitely one of the best in the business when it comes to swing bowling.
Lasith Malinga – Lasith Malinga pulled out of the Sri Lanka campaign in World T20 as he was yet to recover from the knee injury he had sustained at the beginning of the showpiece event. His fitness issues are a thing to worry about for MI.
Mitchell McClenaghan – His ability to strike at crucial points makes him one of the key players of the team. If not Malinga, McClenaghan can do the job in his absence.
Hardik Pandya – Playing for team India, Hardik Pandya has earned a lot of reputation this year. His hard hitting potential with the bat and bowling skills make him one of the most significant players of the squad.
Jasprit Bumrah – Can anyone bowl yorkers as lethal as Bumrah does? He was at his best bowling those crucial yorkers at death during the World T20 and against Australia earlier this year.
Unmukt Chand – The youngster has got many opportunities but he has failed to impress on the big stage. He has another chance to prove his worth, but will he be able to deliver the goods this time around?
Ambati Rayudu – A crucial part of the Mumbai Indian middle order, Rayudu has performed time and again and has won many matches for MI with his cameos. His ability to rotate strike and hit big make him a player to watch out for.
Vinay Kumar – Pace variations, bowling at the death and a strike bowler, these words describe Vinay Kumar perfectly. Also, he can hit a few big ones towards the end of the innings.
Parthiv Patel – With Jos Buttler’s inclusion in the side, Parthiv Patel might find it difficult to make it in the playing XI. But the limitation of 4 foreign players might go in his favor. If Buttler misses out, Patel has a chance to make a place in the playing 11.
Marchant de Lange – South African pacer, Marchant de Lange has been a part of IPL since a few years but hasn’t been impressive enough to make a place in the playing XI.
These are the uncapped players who have been pretty impressive in the domestic circuit and also have played a few games for MI.
Shreyas Gopal
Jagadeesha Suchith
Akshay Wakhar
Siddhesh Lad
Nitish Rana
Nathu Singh
Jitesh Sharma
Krunal Pandya
Deepak Punia
Kishore Kamath
Which of these above players will make a mark in this edition? We shall find that out soon.
From this MI squad to pick out the playing XI is going to be quite a difficult task.
Let’s have a look of the possible playing XI though.
Lendl Simmons
Parthiv Patel/Jos Buttler
Rohit Sharma
Corey Anderson/Kieron Pollard
Hardik Pandya
Harbhjan Singh
Mitchel McClenaghan
Lasith Malinga/ Tim Southee
Nathu Singh
Vinay kumar
Jasprit Bumrah
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