Unplugged | Abhishek Nandwani
Owned by the richest man of India, Mukesh Ambani and led by the best batsman in the world Sachin Tendulkar, Mumbai Indians are one team that has once again taken IPL and fans by strom.
Even though fans are talking about overdoze of cricket, but wherever Mumbai Indians have played so far, we have seen one thing -- jam packed stadium just because it has Sachin Tendulkar in the team. Continue reading below
Mumbai Indians can now be called a dream team in the IPL-4 not just because it has Tendulkar in it but the balance of side is surely better than the other teams.
In middle order likes of Ambati Rayudu, Rohit Sharma, Andrew Symonds and Kireon Pollard gives them extra advantage to go all guns blazing against the bowlers and bowling to these world class players is surely nightmare for any bowling line-up.
Ambati Rayudu is a talent India failed to acknowledge when he was going great guns in domestic cricket a few years ago. But his stint in the IPL is sure to put the spotlight back on him. Rayudu had made a spectacular IPL start with some important innings brilliant cameos. He is a real match winner and on his day, he can give bowlers some hiding.
Former Deccan boys Andrew Symonds and Rohit Sharma have been in outstanding form and they have again shown that they are most dependable pair in the middle order. Their partnership against Deccan Chargers and Chennai Super Kings helped Mumbai Indians cross the line.
Add the explosive Kieron Pollard, and salinga Lasith Malinga you have a 'Super Six' who can be called the crowd attracting players for Mumbai. Every other team in the IPL would envy and fear the kind of arsenal Mumbai Indians have up their sleeve. These six big guns, if they fire as well as they can, will be enough to blow away any opposition to pieces.
After lifting the World Cup crown, surely Sachin Tendulkar will be aiming to lift the IPL trophy this time around. The maestro batted brilliantly to steer his team into the final last season, and would look to go one better this time.
