Mumbai Indians Director of Cricket Zaheer Khan stated on Friday that the five-time champions are sluggish starters, but that it is critical to keep the team’s spirits cheerful in a long tournament like the IPL.
Mumbai Indians Director of Cricket Zaheer Khan admitted on Friday that the five-time champions are slow starters, but that in a long tournament like the IPL. It’s critical to keep the team’s spirits upbeat.
MI had a poor start to the season, losing by four wickets to Delhi Capitals in their opener on March 27.
“There have been a lot of productive discussions about the many alternatives available to us.
You know how the first game of the tournament is typically a challenge. And you know how we’ve done historically in the first game of the tournament.
So, we’ve been slow starters in the past,” Zaheer remarked ahead of Saturday’s encounter against Rajasthan Royals at the DY Patil stadium.
“Because it’s a long tournament, you have to maintain a positive attitude.”
It’s still early days, very early days, to be sure, and that’s how the entire camp sees it.
The energy, preparedness, and manner in which everyone conducts themselves are outstanding.
We’re searching for our first victory.”
Following his recuperation from a finger injury. Zaheer state that their star batter Suryakumar Yadav will be fit for selection against RR.
“… as I mentioned before, he’s been practicing, so that’s something we’re all looking forward to. And in terms of his availability for the next game, absolutely,” he said.
Mumbai Indians are a slow starter in the IPL 2022, but it’s still early days, according to Zaheer Khan.
Yadav was recovering at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru after suffering a hairline fracture while fielding in the third and final T20I against the West Indies in Kolkata in February.
He was unable to play in MI’s first game versus DC.
Kishan, on the other hand, is fit for the game against RR, according to Zaheer.
Ishan Kishan was struck on the toe by a Shardul Thakur yorker in MI’s opening game, and Aryan Juyal kept wickets in his place.
“He (Kishan) is in perfect health.
We’ve taken the necessary steps.
He has been practicing regularly, and we has a break in between, which aided him.”
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The former India pacer is unconcern by MI’s bowling performance, despite the team’s failure to defend a score of 177 against DC.
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“I’m pleased with how the preparations are progressing and how everyone is approaching this year.
You’ll notice a difference in the upcoming games.
“It was beneficial for us to learn.
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