Mumbai Indians will likely be eyeing historical past within the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. The primary group to win the event three, 4 in addition to 5 instances, they’ll now develop into the first-ever group to win the IPL six instances.
The five-time IPL winners haven’t gained the title since Rohit Sharma led them to their fifth title in 2020. They gained back-to-back titles in 2019 and 2020 however haven’t managed to qualify for the ultimate since then. In 2021, they bowed out on the league stage after ending on the fifth spot. In 2022, they endured a horrible marketing campaign and completed on the backside of the factors desk.
In 2023, Mumbai Indians did nicely to qualify for the playoffs however couldn’t get previous that stage. They are going to be hoping that their fortunes change underneath new captain Hardik Pandya. The India allrounder has changed Rohit Sharma because the captain of the group after the latter led the IPL giants from 2013 to 2023.
And whereas Pandya and Rohit will likely be taking part in collectively for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024, they might be up towards one another earlier than that. In response to a report in Cricbuzz, Mumbai will likely be taking part in an intra-squad match on Wednesday (March 20) on the Wankhede Stadium. Pandya and Rohit might be on totally different groups for the sport. Mumbai Indians have additionally invited 3000 followers for the sport.
Mumbai Indians will likely be taking part in an Intra-Squad match on Wednesday at Wankhede. [Cricbuzz]
– MI has invited 3000 followers to observe the sport. pic.twitter.com/jkuPYg71ko
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 18, 2024
Enterprise as common for Mumbai Indians:
Forward of the upcoming season, Mumbai Indians’ new captain Hardik Pandya has made it clear that the change in captaincy gained’t make any distinction for the group. Talking to the media on Monday (March 18), the previous Gujarat Titans skipper mentioned that his predecessor Rohit Sharma would proceed to be a pacesetter for the group.
“It gained’t be any totally different, as a result of he will likely be there to assist out if I want his assist,” Pandya mentioned.
“He’s the captain of the Indian group, which helps me as a result of what this group has achieved, it has achieved underneath him. From now onwards, will probably be about carrying ahead what he has achieved, so there will likely be nothing awkward. I’ve performed for 10 years underneath him and I do know he’s going to have his hand on my shoulders all through the season,” added Pandya.
Mumbai will likely be opening their marketing campaign in IPL 2024 on March 24 towards Pandya’s former group Gujarat Titans.