Ahead of the seventeenth version of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024), the Mumbai Indians’ camp seems to be brimming with pleasure as they gear up for the match. With all eyes on newly appointed captain Hardik Pandya, the workforce ambiance is notably buoyant. Adding to the vigorous ambiance, star Indian batsman Ishan Kishan joined in on the enjoyable. The 25-yr-outdated entertained his teammates by impersonating the workforce’s bowling coach, Lasith Malinga, throughout a coaching session.
Mumbai Indians shared a clip of Ishan sporting a coloured wig resembling Malinga’s iconic coiffure. In the video, Ishan not solely showcased his new look but additionally tried to imitate Malinga’s distinctive bowling motion, a lot to the amusement of everybody current. (IPL 2024: ‘Virat Kohli Needs To Score Runs Ahead Of T20 World Cup As Players Have Leapfrogged Him,’ Says Dale Steyn)
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Back in Mumbai Indians colors, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Friday vowed to play a model of cricket which nobody will overlook as he leads the 5-time champions this IPL season. Pandya was traded by MI from Gujarat Titans forward of the upcoming season. He made his IPL debut with MI in 2015 and gained 4 titles with the facet earlier than becoming a member of GT in 2022. He lead GT to a title win in the identical season.
“The feeling of carrying this color could be very particular for me. Journey began right here, coming again residence and enjoying is at all times going to be particular,” stated Pandya, who replaces Rohit Sharma as captain, in a video posted by the franchise on social media.
“We will make sure we will play a brand of cricket which all will be proud of and at the same point of time it’s going to be a ride no one will forget.”
Pandya was welcomed again with open arms by MI head coach Mark Boucher, who backed him to do properly. (IPL 2024: LSG Welcome Gabba Test Hero Shamar Joseph With Hilarious Dig At Australia – WATCH)
“He (Pandya) certainly knows the changing room better than what I do. It’s sort of homecoming for couple of people.”He has fitted in very well and is worked up for the season. We stay up for having him again and successful some video games for Mumbai Indians once more,” informed Boucher in one other MI video.
“At the start of each season, everyone is very excited. There’s a couple of new faces around, so there’s a little bit of nerves as well. We would like building up to the start of the season.”
