Mumbai Indians pacer Ashwani Kumar has shared insights on his readiness to bowl with the new ball as his team prepares for an upcoming match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Ashwani Kumar’s Preparation for the New Ball
As the Mumbai Indians sit ninth on the IPL table with only two victories from seven games, Ashwani remains focused on seizing any opportunity to lead the bowling attack. With his experience of primarily bowling in the middle and death overs this season, Ashwani expressed his eagerness to contribute with the new ball.
- Ashwani praised teammates like Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult for their skills with the new ball.
- He stated, “If I get a chance, I will do it (bowl with the new ball),” showcasing his readiness.
Collaboration with Lasith Malinga
In addition to his performance aspirations, Ashwani discussed his collaboration with pace bowling coach Lasith Malinga. He emphasized that the training goes beyond physical techniques.
- Malinga focuses on the mental aspect of bowling, helping Ashwani manage pressure during matches.
- The duo is also refining Ashwani’s yorker and slower ball deliveries, enhancing his skill set further.
Mumbai Indians vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad: A Crucial Matchup
As Mumbai looks to secure their third victory of the season, they face a confident SRH team that has proven to be serious title contenders. Notably, SRH’s captain Pat Cummins returned in the last match against Rajasthan Royals, boosting their lineup.
Ashwani’s IPL Performance
Since his debut last year, Ashwani has made significant contributions to the Mumbai Indians:
- He has played nine matches, taking a total of 17 wickets.
- His average stands at 17.24, including two occurrences of taking four wickets in a single match.
Team Overview
The squads for both teams reflect their commitment to performing well in this critical stage of the tournament.
Mumbai Indians Squad
- Quinton de Kock (w)
- Danish Malewar
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Naman Dhir
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Shardul Thakur
- Krish Bhagat
- Ashwani Kumar
- Jasprit Bumrah
- AM Ghazanfar
- Raj Bawa
- Will Jacks
- Mayank Rawat
- Rohit Sharma
- Corbin Bosch
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Ryan Rickelton
- Raghu Sharma
- Keshav Maharaj
- Mayank Markande
- Robin Minz
- Mohammed Salahuddin Izhar
Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Salil Arora (w)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Aniket Verma
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Shivang Kumar
- Sakib Hussain
- Praful Hinge
- Eshan Malinga
- Smaran Ravichandran
- Liam Livingstone
- Harsh Dubey
- Harshal Patel
- Kamindu Mendis
- Jaydev Unadkat
- Zeeshan Ansari
- Shivam Mavi
- Gerald Coetzee
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Krains Fuletra
- Onkar Tarmale
- Amit Kumar
This clash promises to be a crucial moment for both teams as they aim for a strong position in the league.
