Mumbai Indians have made a big signing, bringing in English left-arm quick bowler Luke Wooden as a alternative for the injured Jason Behrendorff for the upcoming IPL 2024 season. Wooden, who has represented England in 5 T20Is, has a formidable file in T20 cricket with 147 wickets from 140 matches.
Wooden, who will be part of the Mumbai Indians for his base worth of INR 50 lakh, has beforehand performed in varied T20 leagues such because the BBL, PSL, BPL, and The Hundred. Nevertheless, this shall be his first stint within the IPL, including depth to Mumbai’s fast-bowling division.
Behrendorff’s damage comes as a setback for Mumbai Indians, as he was a key performer for them final season, choosing up 14 wickets from 12 video games. Moreover, Sri Lankan left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka’s damage and South African quick bowler Gerald Coetzee’s restoration from pelvic irritation additional complicates Mumbai’s fast-bowling choices for the early levels of IPL 2024.
Regardless of these setbacks, Mumbai Indians nonetheless have a robust bowling lineup, together with Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal, Nuwan Thushara, and Arjun Tendulkar. Their new captain, Hardik Pandya, has additionally confirmed his health to bowl within the match. Furthermore, Romario Shepherd provides depth as a seam-bowling all-rounder.
Nevertheless, there are issues over the supply of star batter Suryakumar Yadav, who’s recovering from two surgical procedures and is unsure for Mumbai’s opening match in opposition to Gujarat Titans. General, Mumbai Indians shall be seeking to handle their bowling assets successfully and keep their sturdy efficiency within the IPL.
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