Mohammad Kaif lately commented on Mumbai Indians’ efficiency in IPL 2023. The previous Indian cricketer felt that MI captain Rohit Sharma wouldn’t be pleased with the participant public sale as a result of his staff’s bowling unit isn’t robust and skilled.
Talking on Sportskeeda Cricket’s Match Ki Baat Weekend Particular, former Indian cricketer Kaif analyzed MI’s squad and efficiency in IPL 2023 to this point. The Mumbai franchise has recorded three wins and three defeats within the event to this point.
When requested if MI can qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2023, Kaif mentioned:
“Sure. Once they misplaced their first two matches, it appeared like they’re battling the staff mixtures, however they’ve made a superb comeback. Their batters have been performing properly. Their bowling unit options too many new bowlers. I do not assume Rohit Sharma could be pleased with IPL Public sale. However he has to handle with the gamers he has now.”
Kaif identified how MI’s present squad members would not have the identical expertise that different groups’ gamers have, and continued:
“A few of their gamers like Cameron Inexperienced are enjoying their first IPL season. A couple of of them have performed three or 4 matches. Their most skilled bowler is Piyush Chawla, who remained unsold final season. However MI has been a staff that doesn’t cease profitable as soon as they get on a roll, so it could be arduous to cease them.”
They may not be that snug whereas defending targets: Wasim Jaffer talks about Mumbai Indians’ possibilities in IPL 2023
Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer, who was additionally current on the present, felt that MI would favor batting second as a result of their batting is stronger than their bowling. He additionally said that MI’s spin assault is majorly reliant on Piyush Chawla.
He mentioned:
“I believe Mumbai Indians may have higher probabilities of profitable after they chase targets. They may not be that snug whereas defending targets due to their bowling. They do not have a high spinner other than Piyush Chawla, plus their quick bowling is a bit inexperienced,” Jaffer mentioned.
Mumbai Indians nonetheless have eight matches left within the league spherical. Their subsequent match is towards Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, April 25.