Mumbai Indians (MI) will kick off their IPL campaign on March 24 against Delhi Capitals. With a mixture of youth and experience, MI would hope to put their hands on the coveted trophy for the fourth time. Along with the middle order issues from last year, Mumbai will also have to deal with concerns regarding the availability of their star players.

Since the World Cup will commence soon after the conclusion of IPL, some players from the national team will be asked or demanding for rest. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that MI will be the most affected team with the resting of their players. Captain Rohit Sharma, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-hardik-pandyas-participation-in-the-tournament-in-doubt-after-his-latest-injury/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a> and Jasprit Bumrah are key members of the Indian team and therefore they will need ample amount of rest to be fit for the mega event in England.

With three IPL titles, Rohit Sharma stands right up with MS Dhoni as the most successful captain in the history of IPL. Missing out on a leader could be detrimental for Mumbai’s cause to regain the trophy.

Here we look at the options which MI have who can be named stand-in captain if Rohit is rested:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-251305" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Suryakumar-Yadav-4.jpg" alt="Suryakumar Yadav" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-251305" class="wp-caption-text">Mumbai Indians&#8217; Suryakumar Yadav in action. (Photo by IANS)</figcaption>

MI bought SKY for a whopping Rs 3.2 Crore and he has justified every penny of it. As a middle-order batsman, he played important cameos for KKR, and it was his impressive strike rate which prompted the MI management to entrust him with the opening duties. Surya had his best IPL last year scoring over 500 runs at a strike rate of 133.

He has become a pivotal member of the MI squad. The 28-year-old has captaincy experience as he had already led the Mumbai team in Ranji trophy in 2015 but was scrapped of it midway and replaced by Aditya Tare. Surya was also KKR’s vice-captain which is a testament of his excellent temperament. Youngsters like <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/stats-shreyas-iyers-147-run-knock-powers-mumbai-to-258-4-against-sikkim/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shreyas Iyer</a> and Karun Nair too have led their respective IPL teams, therefore he seems to be the frontrunner to lead MI if Rohit isn’t available.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-249866" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ben-Cutting.jpg" alt="Ben Cutting" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-249866" class="wp-caption-text">Mumbai Indians&#8217; Ben Cutting in action. (Photo by Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption>

From Shaun Pollock and Dwayne Bravo to Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya, MI have always had the luxury of all-rounders. And it wasn’t surprising that they bought the lanky all-rounder from Queensland ahead of IPL 2018. With the possibility of Hardik being rested and Pollard’s dipping form, Ben Cutting will have the responsibility to fill those big shoes.

He is the all-time leading wicket-taker for Brisbane Heat and was also the Man of the Match in IPL 2016 final. Standing 6 feet 4 inches tall, ‘Cutsy’ is an established T20 cricketer well known for his pinch-hitting abilities and deceptive bowling skills. With Cutting not in the scheme of Australia’s World Cup plans, he might be served with the opportunity to don the captain’s hat given the experience he has of playing T20 cricket.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-237535" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Yuvraj-Singh-1.jpg" alt="Yuvraj Singh" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-237535" class="wp-caption-text">Yuvraj Singh. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Though Sachin Tendulkar was always the poster boy of Indian cricket,<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-yuvraj-singh-expresses-his-excitement-to-join-mi-dressing-room-rohit-sharma-responds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Yuvraj Singh</a> became the superstar at the turn of the millennium. Without a shred of doubt, he is one of the greatest cricketers to wear the blue jersey. Yuvraj was the X-factor in both of India’s World Cup triumphs.

MI had plenty of openers and finishers but their major worry was an unstable middle order. So they are now expecting Yuvraj to be the lynchpin of the middle order on the account of his experience. The Ambani-owned franchise has brought in the southpaw not only to provide stability in the middle order but also to guide the youngsters.

If Rohit is rested then the onus of the team will be in the hands of Yuvraj, maybe even as a captain. He had led KXIP to the semi-finals in 2008 and has also captained Pune Warriors.

~Written by Jatin Khandelwal

Mumbai Indians (MI) will kick off their IPL campaign on March 24 against Delhi Capitals. With a mixture of youth and experience, MI would hope to put their hands on the coveted trophy for the fourth time. Along with the middle order issues from last year, Mumbai will also have to deal with concerns regarding the availability of their star players.
Since the World Cup will commence soon after the conclusion of IPL, some players from the national team will be asked or demanding for rest. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that MI will be the most affected team with the resting of their players. Captain Rohit Sharma, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-hardik-pandyas-participation-in-the-tournament-in-doubt-after-his-latest-injury/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a> and Jasprit Bumrah are key members of the Indian team and therefore they will need ample amount of rest to be fit for the mega event in England.
With three IPL titles, Rohit Sharma stands right up with MS Dhoni as the most successful captain in the history of IPL. Missing out on a leader could be detrimental for Mumbai’s cause to regain the trophy.
<h3>Here we look at the options which MI have who can be named stand-in captain if Rohit is rested:</h3>
<h3>1. Suryakumar Yadav</h3>
<figure id="attachment_251305" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-251305" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-251305" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Suryakumar-Yadav-4.jpg" alt="Suryakumar Yadav" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-251305" class="wp-caption-text">Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav in action. (Photo by IANS)</figcaption></figure>
MI bought SKY for a whopping Rs 3.2 Crore and he has justified every penny of it. As a middle-order batsman, he played important cameos for KKR, and it was his impressive strike rate which prompted the MI management to entrust him with the opening duties. Surya had his best IPL last year scoring over 500 runs at a strike rate of 133.
He has become a pivotal member of the MI squad. The 28-year-old has captaincy experience as he had already led the Mumbai team in Ranji trophy in 2015 but was scrapped of it midway and replaced by Aditya Tare. Surya was also KKR’s vice-captain which is a testament of his excellent temperament. Youngsters like <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/stats-shreyas-iyers-147-run-knock-powers-mumbai-to-258-4-against-sikkim/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shreyas Iyer</a> and Karun Nair too have led their respective IPL teams, therefore he seems to be the frontrunner to lead MI if Rohit isn’t available.
<h3>2. Ben Cutting</h3>
<figure id="attachment_249866" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-249866" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-249866" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ben-Cutting.jpg" alt="Ben Cutting" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-249866" class="wp-caption-text">Mumbai Indians’ Ben Cutting in action. (Photo by Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
From Shaun Pollock and Dwayne Bravo to Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya, MI have always had the luxury of all-rounders. And it wasn’t surprising that they bought the lanky all-rounder from Queensland ahead of IPL 2018. With the possibility of Hardik being rested and Pollard’s dipping form, Ben Cutting will have the responsibility to fill those big shoes.
He is the all-time leading wicket-taker for Brisbane Heat and was also the Man of the Match in IPL 2016 final. Standing 6 feet 4 inches tall, ‘Cutsy’ is an established T20 cricketer well known for his pinch-hitting abilities and deceptive bowling skills. With Cutting not in the scheme of Australia’s World Cup plans, he might be served with the opportunity to don the captain’s hat given the experience he has of playing T20 cricket.
<h3>3. Yuvraj Singh</h3>
<figure id="attachment_237535" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-237535" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-237535" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Yuvraj-Singh-1.jpg" alt="Yuvraj Singh" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-237535" class="wp-caption-text">Yuvraj Singh. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Though Sachin Tendulkar was always the poster boy of Indian cricket,<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-yuvraj-singh-expresses-his-excitement-to-join-mi-dressing-room-rohit-sharma-responds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Yuvraj Singh</a> became the superstar at the turn of the millennium. Without a shred of doubt, he is one of the greatest cricketers to wear the blue jersey. Yuvraj was the X-factor in both of India’s World Cup triumphs.
MI had plenty of openers and finishers but their major worry was an unstable middle order. So they are now expecting Yuvraj to be the lynchpin of the middle order on the account of his experience. The Ambani-owned franchise has brought in the southpaw not only to provide stability in the middle order but also to guide the youngsters.
If Rohit is rested then the onus of the team will be in the hands of Yuvraj, maybe even as a captain. He had led KXIP to the semi-finals in 2008 and has also captained Pune Warriors.
~Written by Jatin Khandelwal

Mumbai Indians (MI) will kick off their IPL campaign on March 24 against Delhi Capitals. With a mixture of youth and experience, MI would hope to put their hands on the coveted trophy for the fourth time. Along with the middle order issues from last year, Mumbai will also have to deal with concerns regarding the availability of their star players.
Since the World Cup will commence soon after the conclusion of IPL, some players from the national team will be asked or demanding for rest. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that MI will be the most affected team with the resting of their players. Captain Rohit Sharma, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-hardik-pandyas-participation-in-the-tournament-in-doubt-after-his-latest-injury/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a> and Jasprit Bumrah are key members of the Indian team and therefore they will need ample amount of rest to be fit for the mega event in England.
With three IPL titles, Rohit Sharma stands right up with MS Dhoni as the most successful captain in the history of IPL. Missing out on a leader could be detrimental for Mumbai’s cause to regain the trophy.
<h3>Here we look at the options which MI have who can be named stand-in captain if Rohit is rested:</h3>
<h3>1. Suryakumar Yadav</h3>
<figure id="attachment_251305" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-251305" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-251305" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Suryakumar-Yadav-4.jpg" alt="Suryakumar Yadav" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-251305" class="wp-caption-text">Mumbai Indians&#8217; Suryakumar Yadav in action. (Photo by IANS)</figcaption></figure>
MI bought SKY for a whopping Rs 3.2 Crore and he has justified every penny of it. As a middle-order batsman, he played important cameos for KKR, and it was his impressive strike rate which prompted the MI management to entrust him with the opening duties. Surya had his best IPL last year scoring over 500 runs at a strike rate of 133.
He has become a pivotal member of the MI squad. The 28-year-old has captaincy experience as he had already led the Mumbai team in Ranji trophy in 2015 but was scrapped of it midway and replaced by Aditya Tare. Surya was also KKR’s vice-captain which is a testament of his excellent temperament. Youngsters like <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/stats-shreyas-iyers-147-run-knock-powers-mumbai-to-258-4-against-sikkim/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shreyas Iyer</a> and Karun Nair too have led their respective IPL teams, therefore he seems to be the frontrunner to lead MI if Rohit isn’t available.
<h3>2. Ben Cutting</h3>
<figure id="attachment_249866" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-249866" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-249866" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ben-Cutting.jpg" alt="Ben Cutting" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-249866" class="wp-caption-text">Mumbai Indians&#8217; Ben Cutting in action. (Photo by Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
From Shaun Pollock and Dwayne Bravo to Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya, MI have always had the luxury of all-rounders. And it wasn’t surprising that they bought the lanky all-rounder from Queensland ahead of IPL 2018. With the possibility of Hardik being rested and Pollard’s dipping form, Ben Cutting will have the responsibility to fill those big shoes.
He is the all-time leading wicket-taker for Brisbane Heat and was also the Man of the Match in IPL 2016 final. Standing 6 feet 4 inches tall, ‘Cutsy’ is an established T20 cricketer well known for his pinch-hitting abilities and deceptive bowling skills. With Cutting not in the scheme of Australia’s World Cup plans, he might be served with the opportunity to don the captain’s hat given the experience he has of playing T20 cricket.
<h3>3. Yuvraj Singh</h3>
<figure id="attachment_237535" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-237535" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-237535" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Yuvraj-Singh-1.jpg" alt="Yuvraj Singh" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-237535" class="wp-caption-text">Yuvraj Singh. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Though Sachin Tendulkar was always the poster boy of Indian cricket,<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-yuvraj-singh-expresses-his-excitement-to-join-mi-dressing-room-rohit-sharma-responds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Yuvraj Singh</a> became the superstar at the turn of the millennium. Without a shred of doubt, he is one of the greatest cricketers to wear the blue jersey. Yuvraj was the X-factor in both of India’s World Cup triumphs.
MI had plenty of openers and finishers but their major worry was an unstable middle order. So they are now expecting Yuvraj to be the lynchpin of the middle order on the account of his experience. The Ambani-owned franchise has brought in the southpaw not only to provide stability in the middle order but also to guide the youngsters.
If Rohit is rested then the onus of the team will be in the hands of Yuvraj, maybe even as a captain. He had led KXIP to the semi-finals in 2008 and has also captained Pune Warriors.
~Written by Jatin Khandelwal

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