Aakash Chopra on Mumbai Indians & Mahela Jayawardene: Mahela Jayawardene has returned as the head coach of Mumbai Indians, replacing South African legend Mark Boucher. Jayawardene has already had a successful stint with the Mumbai Indians, during which the team won 3 IPL titles. Now, with his return, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has shared his thoughts on what this means for Mumbai Indians. He also discussed the team’s strategy for the IPL mega auction.
What Did Aakash Chopra Say About Mumbai Indians and Mahela Jayawardene?
Aakash Chopra said that Mahela Jayawardene’s return indicates that Mumbai Indians might retain up to 6 players. He mentioned that if Mumbai Indians spend ₹79 crores to retain 6 key players, it won’t be a bad move, as they would be securing their best talent. The team will likely focus on retaining 5 of their top players and a promising youngster like Nehal Wadhera. Aakash also noted that changes are already happening in the team, with Jayawardene back as the coach.
Why Will Mumbai Indians Retain 6 Players?
Aakash Chopra explained that Mumbai Indians will do their best to retain their core team. The franchise has key players like Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Tilak Varma, and Ishan Kishan. Among uncapped players, Nehal Wadhera is a strong candidate. He added that if Mumbai Indians spend ₹79 crores to retain this core group, it would still be a good decision. Most of these retained players are Indian and will be part of the playing XI.
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