The IPL 2024 is all set to kickstart with zest & peps. And ahead of the league, the Mumbai Indians camp is brimming with excitement. The team is all geared to welcome their new Captain Hardik Pandya on board. And adding zest to the atmosphere is Ishan Kishan’s mimics & fun to keep the atmosphere light. The 25-year-old entertained his teammates by intimidating their team’s bowling coach, Lasith Malinga, during a training session.
Mumbai Indians Official social media handle shared a video clip where Ishan Kishan is seen wearing a colored wig resembling the hairstyle of Malinga. In the video, Ishan not only showcased his new look but also attempted to mimic Malinga’s distinctive bowling action, much to the amusement of everyone present.
A Glimpse of Malinga’s Bowling Action
MI welcomes Hardik Pandya in the lineup for IPL 2024
On Friday, MI witnessed the homecoming of star all-rounder Hardik Pandya. The prolific player voted to play a brand of cricket no one can ever forget as he will lead the franchise in the IPL 2024. Notably, Pandya was traded by Gujarat Giants ahead of the upcoming season. He made his IPL debut in 2015 & won four titles in his kitty before joining GT in 2022. He leads GT to a title win in the same season.
Pandya expressed his deep attachment to the team colors, emphasizing how special it feels to wear them. Reflecting on his journey, he highlighted the significance of returning home and playing for the team. Taking over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma, Pandya vowed to lead the team with pride and ensure they play a brand of cricket that will make everyone proud. He also promised an unforgettable journey for everyone involved, filled with exciting moments on the field.
MI Head Coach is keen to have Hardik Pandya on-board
MI Head Coach Mark Boucher welcomes Hardik Pandya open heartily. In a recent Mumbai Indians video, Boucher shared his thoughts on Pandya’s return, mentioning how Pandya seems to fit right in, considering his familiarity with the team.
Boucher expressed excitement about the upcoming season and welcomed Pandya back, hoping for his significant impact on the team’s performance. He also acknowledged the mix of emotions at the start of each season, with both excitement and nerves, especially with new faces joining the squad.
The IPL fever will kickstart from 22nd March with CSK taking on RCB while MI will begin their Campaign against GT on March 24. It will be Hardik’s face-off with his old franchise & the fixture will be worth watching.
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