The Indian Premier League (IPL) is again in India after the final season was performed within the United Arab Emirates because of coronavirus. Even with out house crowd help, Mumbai Indians triumphed within the scorching warmth of the UAE to clinch their fifth IPL title — probably the most by any franchise within the match’s historical past. The defending champions, captained by Rohit Sharma, will start their title defence within the match opener in opposition to Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai on April 9. Rohit has an opportunity to create historical past by changing into the primary captain to win three IPL back-to-back titles.
MI’s new stars:
Nathan Coulter-Nile, Adam Milne and Jimmy Neesham had been purchased by the defending champions within the gamers public sale however the discuss of the city was the recruitment of Arjun Tendulkar.
Mumbai Indians roped within the son of legendary Sachin Tendulkar for his base worth of Rs 20 lakh.
The five-time IPL champions additionally included the skilled Piyush Chawla of their ranks to bolster the spin division.
South African teenager Marco Jansen and Indian uncapped Yudhvir Charak had been additionally purchased through the public sale by Mumbai Indians.
Previous Stalwarts:
MI saved their core set of gamers intact forward of the public sale. Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah will all be donning the blue and gold as soon as once more within the upcoming IPL season.
The likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan, who’ve been part of the Mumbai-based franchise for a lot of seasons, will as soon as once more look to steer their franchise to a different triumph.
Mumbai Indians’ journey in final season:
MI gained 9 matches and misplaced simply 5 within the league phases and because of this topped the factors desk with 18 factors.
Promoted
The Rohit Sharma-led aspect then defeated Delhi Capitals twice (as soon as within the Qualifier after which within the closing) to clinch the title.
If Mumbai Indians handle to repeat the heroics of final seasons, not solely they are going to lengthen their report of most IPL wins to 6 however they will even develop into the primary workforce to win three titles consecutively.
