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“It’s In Our Control…”: Mumbai Indians Coach’s Big Remark Ahead Of Crucial Delhi Capitals Clash

“It’s In Our Control…”: Mumbai Indians Coach’s Big Remark Ahead Of Crucial Delhi Capitals Clash

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Mumbai Indians were “always in contention” of making the IPL playoffs after their six-match winning run earlier in the season and the team deserves to be in a position to decide its own fate, said head coach Mahela Jayawardene on Tuesday. The five-time IPL winners will need a win against Delhi Capitals here on Wednesday to book the fourth and final spot in the playoffs, with Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings being the other three. However, a loss will mean MI will have to depend on the outcome of the contest between DC and PBKS on May 24. “We were always in contention for playoffs after we had that run. For us, it’s good to start the tournament (again) and play cricket, the guys have been waiting for this, training has been pretty good and just take one game at a time,” Jayawardene told the media during MI’s training. “It’s in our control, it’s a great position to be here. The message from me for the boys was to make …

‘Poor execution costed us the game’- Mahela Jayawardene on MI’s loss vs GT

‘Poor execution costed us the game’- Mahela Jayawardene on MI’s loss vs GT

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Mumbai Indians lost to Gujarat Titans in a rain-affected game despite being ahead on Duckworth-Lewis System when rain halted the play. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene believes that the team erred in execution and from now on will treat every remaining match as a “playoffs” from hereon. “I think it sums it up. It is margins, but I probably, both teams made quite a few mistakes out there in the middle and we probably made more than them,” Jayawardene told the media after the match. After scoring 155 for eight in the first innings, MI reduced GT to 126 for six but a second rain interruption saw the target being revised to 15 needed off the final over. Story continues below this ad GT got over the line on the final ball to go to the top of the points table, while MI will now need to win both their remaining matches to qualify for the playoffs. He also lamented the lack of runs on the board and praised bowlers for their gritty performance. “We were …

Mumbai Indians Break Silence On Using Rohit Sharma As Impact Sub: “Need Guys With…”

Mumbai Indians Break Silence On Using Rohit Sharma As Impact Sub: “Need Guys With…”

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The decision to use Rohit Sharma as an ‘impact sub’ was not a pre-meditated one but it was taken since the team felt the need to have players who could bowl and be quick in the field, Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said on Monday. Jayawardene said Rohit was also carrying a niggle from India’s victorious campaign in Champions Trophy. “No, it wasn’t at the start. Obviously, Ro (Rohit) was on the field in some of the games,” Jayawardene said during MI’s training session when asked if it was the plan since the beginning to the season. “But if you look at the composition of the team, most of the guys are doing dual roles; most of them are bowling. At the same time, some of the venues need boundary runners, you need guys with speed and all that so that also comes into play. “Ro was also nursing a niggle from the Champions Trophy so we wanted to make sure that we don’t push him too hard, and we have managed …

Mahela Jayawardene ‘Did Not Agree’ With Rohit Sharma’s Master-Stroke vs DC: MI Coach Told To Leave ‘Ego Aside’

Mahela Jayawardene ‘Did Not Agree’ With Rohit Sharma’s Master-Stroke vs DC: MI Coach Told To Leave ‘Ego Aside’

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Mumbai Indians on Sunday clinched a thriller in the IPL 2025, defeating Delhi Capitals by 12 runs in Delhi. At one point of time, it seemed Delhi Capitals would run away with the game with Karun Nair on fire in a 206-run chase. DC were 145 for 4, needing 61 runs in the remaining 7 overs to win. MI requested for the ball change and it was approved by the umpires, and what came next was a perfect thriller. It was Rohit Sharma, who played a masterstroke. He was in the dugout, when in the 14th over, Rohit asked Karn Sharma from the dugout to go for a change with the ball. The new IPL rule allows a new ball after the 10th over of the second innings to negate the effects of dew. Immediately after the ball changed, wickets kept tumbling. “A crucial ploy by Rohit Sharma turned a loss into win. DC was running away with the game. Karun Nair was batting brilliantly. Nobody was able to stop him. He was playing like …

“Need More, Not Little 12-15 Runs”: Ian Bishop, Ravi Shastri Losing Patience With Rohit Sharma

“Need More, Not Little 12-15 Runs”: Ian Bishop, Ravi Shastri Losing Patience With Rohit Sharma

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Rohit Sharma has been a flop in IPL 2025 season so far© BCCI/Sportzpics Rohit Sharma‘s return to the Mumbai Indians team for the high-profile match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) didn’t produce the expected results, with the Hitman failing to notch up a big score yet again. Rohit could only score 17 runs before being dismissed by a scorching delivery from Yash Dayal in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match on Monday. Seeing Rohit depart for a low score again, commentators Ian Bishop and Ravi Shastri expressed their frustration, suggesting it’s time that Rohit delivers a big campaign. “They need more from Rohit Sharma, not just little starts of 12-15 runs at the start,” said Ian Bishop on commentary as Mumbai Indians took on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede. With Mumbai Indians struggling to register wins, Ravi Shastri echoed Bishop’s sentiments, saying it is high time that Rohit starts converting those starts to big totals. “Ideally, you want consistency. Teams that go a long way usually have the top-order firing. You …

Jasprit Bumrah’s ‘Yorker’ Warning As MI Star Prepares To Face Virat Kohli’s RCB. Internet Says, “Scary Dreams”

Jasprit Bumrah’s ‘Yorker’ Warning As MI Star Prepares To Face Virat Kohli’s RCB. Internet Says, “Scary Dreams”

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Jasprit Bumrah is finally ‘available’ for selection in the IPL 2025 and that will be a huge relief for inconsistent Mumbai Indians as the Hardik Pandya-led side face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Mumbai on Monday. Bumrah had been recovering from a back injury that he suffered during India’s Tour of Australia in January, and the star fast bowler has been out of action since then. In his absence, MI have lost three out of four matches. On Sunday, MI coach Mahela Jayawardene said: “He is available. He is training today, so he should be available” Bumrah’s return can be a game-changer especially with the opponents boasting of batters like Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt. Ahead of the match, MI posted a video of Bumrah nailing a yorker.  Goodnight Paltan! #MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai pic.twitter.com/UYghtBvYMN — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 6, 2025 Reacting to that, a social media user commented: “Sweet dreams for All MI fans. Scary dreams for rest of all.” — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 6, 2025 Jalwa hai …

Jasprit Bumrah’s return to action after three months adds spice to MI-RCB clash

Jasprit Bumrah’s return to action after three months adds spice to MI-RCB clash

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More than three months since he walked off the Sydney Cricket Ground in the middle of a decisive Test, after one of the most memorable series for a fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah is all set to return to action after being declared fit by the Board of Control of Cricket in India’s medical team. Bumrah will join the Mumbai Indians squad for the ongoing Indian Premier League season after recovering from the back injury suffered during an almost single-handed bowling effort during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. When Bumrah exited the stage in the fifth Test, he took away any chance of India retaining the trophy it had held for a decade. Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene informed that Bumrah is fit and expected to play against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. Story continues below this ad “Yeah, he is available. He is training today, so he should be available tomorrow,” Jayawardene said on the eve of the game. “He arrived last night and I believe he had his sessions …

Jasprit Bumrah available for Mumbai Indians’ home game against RCB, says Mahela Jayawardene

Jasprit Bumrah available for Mumbai Indians’ home game against RCB, says Mahela Jayawardene

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Mumbai Indians’ pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be available for selection to the playing XI for their home game at the Wankhede Stadium against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday, head coach Mahela Jayawardene has confirmed. “He’s (Bumrah) available, he’s training today, and should be available [for the RCB game],” Jayawardene said. “He arrived last night, he had his sessions with NCA [National Cricket Academy, now Centre of Excellence] to finalise that, he’s been handed over to our physios. He’s bowling today, so all good.” Earlier in the day, Mumbai Indians had confirmed the pacer’s return to the team camp with a video on social media, titled ‘Ready to Roar’. Bumrah last played competitive cricket at the Sydney Test in the first week of January this year. He had suffered a stress reaction in the back, which saw him miss out on the India vs England series at home and the Men in Blue’s Champions Trophy title-winning campaign in Dubai. Bumrah’s return will be a relief for Mumbai Indians, who find themselves in 8th spot in …

‘Should have got the hit out of the way’: MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene explains Tilak Varma retired out decision against LSG | Ipl News

‘Should have got the hit out of the way’: MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene explains Tilak Varma retired out decision against LSG | Ipl News

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Mumbai Indians attempted a surprise tactical move in the dying moments of a steep 201-run chase against the Lucknow Super Giants with head coach Mahela Jayawardene prompting batter Tilak Varma to retire out after struggling to find boundaries. With 24 required off seven deliveries, Tilak, who was batting with skipper Hardik Pandya, had to walk off the field after contributing only 25 from 23 deliveries at No. 5 in the chase. In a surprise football-style player swap, Jayawardene sent in Mitchell Santner to replace Tilak, ahead of the likes of Raj Angad Bawa and Deepak Chahar. “I think Tilak batted well for us when we lost that wicket and that partnership with Surya and he just wanted to get going but he just couldn’t then,” Jayawardene told the reporters after the match. Batting at 25 off 23 in the run chase, #TilakVarma retired himself out to make way for Mitchell Santner! 🤯 Only the 4th time a batter has retired out in the IPL! Watch LIVE action ➡ https://t.co/nH2UGjQY0t #IPLonJioStar 👉 #LSGvMI, LIVE NOW on …

Everyone is available except for Bumrah: Mahela Jayawardene gives injury update | Ipl News

Everyone is available except for Bumrah: Mahela Jayawardene gives injury update | Ipl News

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Mumbai Indians Head Coach Mahela Jayawardene ahead of the clash against Gujarat Titans would give an update on Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness. While he would also confirm that except for Bumrah all the other players in the squad are good to go for the game in Ahmedabad on Saturday. “Everyone is available except for Bumrah. Like I said in my last interview as well, it’s on a daily basis that he’s going through his program. “So far, everything seems okay. But there were no timelines given by NCA, so we’ll wait on that,” said Jayawardene. “We’ve got a very experienced bowling attack. I think we have to segregate the venues. I think we’ve got enough experience to understand how it works. Like I said, each venue, and each opposition throws us different challenges and that’s something that we will focus on,” Jayawardene would say. Story continues below this ad “So as long as we understand that, then that is how we plan and structure things. And once we get to that venue, once we see that …