The Mumbai Indians (MI) are a franchise cricket team representing the city of Mumbai in the Indian Premier League (IPL). MI are one of the most successful teams in IPL history, with a record five tournament appearances.
The team is owned by India’s largest conglomerate Reliance Industries and coached by former Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardene. The team is captained by one of the most successful captains in IPL history, Rohit Sharma.
Mumbai Indians have a strong squad of players, which includes some of the best cricketers from around the world. The team’s batting line-up is known for its power-hitters, which includes the likes of Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, and Quinton de Kock. The bowling attack is equally impressive, with top-class bowlers such as Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, and Rahul Chahar in the line-up.
MI’s home ground is the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and the team is known for its passionate fanbase, who come out in huge numbers to support their team. Overall, Mumbai Indians is a well-balanced team that has been consistently successful in the IPL and is always one of the top contenders for the title.
The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be held on March 31.
Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their tournament opener in Bengaluru on April 2.
The Rohit Sharma-led team will be targeting a rebound as they miss out on playoff spots in 2022 and 2021.
IPL Mumbai Indians 2023
IPL Mumbai Indians squad 2023: Rohit Sharma, Tim David, Ramandeep Singh, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Dewald Brevis, Ishan Kishan, Tristan Stubbs, Jofra Archer, Jasprit Bumrah (excluded), Arshad Khan, Jason Behrendorff, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Hrithik Shokeen, Arjun Tendulkar, Cameron Green, Jhye Richardson (excluded), Piyush Chawla, Duan Jansen, Vishnu Vinod, Shams Mulani, Nehal Vadhera, Raghav Goyal.
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MI is one of the biggest signings in the IPL 2023 mini-auction.
They have bought Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for Rs. 175 million, making him the second most expensive player in IPL history.
Pacer Jhye Richardson, acquired for Rs. 1.50 million, has been ruled out of the game due to injury.
MI will also get the services of Indian leg spinner Piyush Chawla.
Solid top order; green expected to fire.
MI has a strong top order in the form of Rohit and Ishan. While Rohit is currently India’s captain, Ishan is part of the Indian White Ball organization.
Skipper Rohit is also looking to use Australia’s Green at the top.
Meanwhile, Suryakumar holds the mid-level baton.
The pace battery features Jofra Archer and Jason Behrendorff.
MI lacks quality finishers; Bumrah misses season
Although MI have SKY leading the mid-table, they lack quality finishers in the absence of Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard.
Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Hritik Shokeen, Arshad Khan and Duan Jansen are all rounders.
Bumrah, one of the most prolific wicketkeepers, won’t be around this time.
Also, MI has only three front spinners – Piyush, Kumar Kartikeya and Raghav Goyal.
