Mumbai Indians’ batting coach Kieron Pollard expressed confidence in Rohit Sharma’s abilities despite a recent run of low scores. Pollard mentioned that Rohit has a history of performing well in various situations and formats, and has earned the right to enjoy the game without feeling pressured. Pollard believes that Rohit is capable of delivering a big score soon, and urged not to judge him based on a few low scores.
In their previous game against Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians gave a debut to Ashwani Kumar, the third domestic player to debut for the franchise this season. Pollard explained that fielding younger players is part of preparing the squad for the future. He emphasized the importance of nurturing young talent and balancing expectations placed on them.
After starting the season with two defeats, Mumbai Indians secured a victory against Kolkata Knight Riders. Pollard acknowledged the slow start but emphasized the team’s continuous efforts to improve and string together wins. He mentioned that some teams find the right combinations quicker due to the big auction, but MI is focused on working hard to achieve success.
Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants welcomed pacer Akash Deep back from a back injury. Akash expressed optimism about the team’s performances so far and believed that their best is yet to come in the IPL. He also highlighted the opportunity to work with Zaheer Khan, who can help him improve and fine-tune his bowling skills.
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