All-rounder Hardik Pandya will lead Ahmedabad and batsman KL Rahul will captain Lucknow when the franchises make their debuts in the IPL this year.
Mumbai Indians pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult could be the key in the most sought-after contest of this IPL.
Big-hitting by Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya in the last few overs earned Mumbai Indians victory over Kings XI Punjab, in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
Following a disastrous outing in the 2022 edition, five-times champs Mumbai Indians will look to turn it around when the 16th season of the IPL gets underway.
'A major chunk of the finances has been donated by the legendary batsman.'
Mumbai Indians's record signing Ishan Kishan has registered scores of 14, 26, 3, 13, 0 and 8 in his last six innings at a lowly strike rate of 62.
'To be honest, we are preparing for the 2020 World Cup. For me personally, we have to deal with what is in front of us at a time. We have to win some matches from here in the coming series'
Spin all-rounder Fabian Allen smashed 21 off six balls to help West Indies beat Sri Lanka by three wickets and complete a 2-1 Twenty20 International series victory in Antigua on Sunday.
Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Sri Lanka and West Indies, in Abu Dhabi, on Thursday.
Yadav was named player of the match and the series.
Pace bowler and vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah said Mumbai Indians are going through a "transition phase" and called upon the new players in the team to understand how to react to pressure situations in a high-intensity tournament like the IPL.
Andre Russell finished with 5/15 to record the best figures by a KKR bowler in IPL and also the best bowling figures by any bowler against Mumbai Indians.
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings head into the match after identical seven-wicket wins over Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad respectively.
Rohit Sharma believes T20 cricket has changed and there is no role for anchors left in the format.
MI are coming into the match after suffering back-to-back losses
Will India get their bowling combination right after the debacle in Chennai when they take on a buoyant West Indies in the second ODI
Ashwin got rid of Tilak, Yuzi got David and Sams, and Pollard couldn't get going.
Chris Gayle smashed 67 off 38 balls as the West Indies sealed a six-wicket win over Australia in the third Twenty20 international in St Lucia on Monday to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in their five-match series.
'Kohli will get runs whether he is playing under Rohit or anybody else.
Fitness-averse Hetmyer left out.
Pat Cummins dismissed Ishan Kishan, Daniel Sams, M Ashwin.
'Every child's first hero is his father. I was no different. Even today, I remember what he taught me'
Images from Saturday's IPL match between Mumbai Indians vs SunRisers Hyderabad, in Chennai.
Pollard has been fined 75 per cent of his match fee for throwing his bat at Starc, while the Australian fast bowler was fined 50 per cent of his match fee for "conduct contrary to the spirit of the game".
A batting line-up dotted with big power-hitters along with the best death bowlers make record five-time winners MI a formidable unit.
Gunathilaka dismissal was followed by a couple of run-outs as Sri Lanka lost their rhythm and were all out for 232. Hosts West Indies completed the chase with three overs to spare.
Pravin Tambe made his IPL debut at the age of 41 in 2013.
MI became the first team in IPL history to lose its first seven matches in a season.
Stand-in Captain Kieron Pollard led from the front to power Mumbai Indians to a superb three-wicket victory against Kings XI Punjab in a thrilling finish.
Rohit Sharma believes that Pollard has been responsible for a transformed West Indies side in white ball format.
If the BCCI and CWI fail to reach an agreement over dates, some of the players could miss the initial few matches of the IPL.
A win against Mumbai Indians should be enough to send Sunrisers into the final-four.
Mumbai Indians have been in ominous form and the varied bowling attack could prove a challenge for the CSK batters, who are low on confidence.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar conceded four runs in the 19th over as the West Indies fell short by eight runs in an exciting finish.
'Bumrah has taken over the mantle from Malinga'
West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard lavished praise on Delhi Daredevils mentor Rahul Dravid stating that he has done "magnificent job with the youngsters throughout India".
Star batsman Rohit Sharma's finger fracture is not only a blow to the Indian team but a big setback for Mumbai Indians as well, who will be playing their Champions League T20 qualifiers starting September 13, in Raipur.
Khan picked Williamson for the sense of "calm" he brings to the side and admitted that there is no good time to bowl to de Villiers.
The West Indies will need the likes of Evin Lewis, Lendl Simmons, Shimron Hetmyer and Nicholas Pooran to fire to make a good start and win at least three group matches to qualify for the semi-finals.
Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma is in sublime form and he can pummel any attack into submission on his day.
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