One of the greatest batsmen to play the sport, South African Superman Ab Devilliers, wants Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya to turn the heat with his bowling in the upcoming IPL season.
The Mumbai Indians have started their preparation for the upcoming IPL season. In the 17th season, Mumbai Indians will be led by Hardik Pandaya in place of Rohit Sharma. Mumbai Indians won five IPL titles under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, and Hardik Pandaya will look to add more to the franchise cabinet.
Hardik Pandaya has already won an IPL title for the Gujarat Titans in their first season in 2022. He would love to repeat his heroics for the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming season.
Speaking of Hardik Pandya on his YouTube channel, Ab Devilliers said, “Hardik Pandya, they needed him to come back; otherwise, the balance just didn’t look as strong. I think Hardik is going to play a huge role. Hopefully, he will be able to hold the ball in hand and be the all-rounder that the Mumbai Indians need him to be.”
Ab Devilliers was also all praise for team India and Mumbai’s pace sensation, Jasprit Bumrah, and said that he’s eagerly waiting to see Bumrah in the IPL.
Ab said,I am looking forward to watching him bowl. We’ve missed him in the IPL, but now he’s back in full flight. We’ve watched him perform for India in the Test matches; he was simply outstanding. When the heat is on, you want Jasprit Bumrah on your team. He comes through for you 9/10 times; he makes it work; he gets the big wickets.”
Ashwin’s Century: Rewriting Cricket History against England
Bumrah missed the previous season of the IPL due to a back injury. He will look to be at his best in the upcoming IPL season as India is going to play in the Twenty20 World Cup right after the IPL.
