However, their third choice Ishan Kishan didn't work out and they have now zeroed in on Gill, who could also be seen as a potential captaincy candidate.
Mumbai Indians will aim to bounce back after an indifferent start in the first leg of IPL 2021. The defending champions managed just four wins from seven games and are currently fourth in the points table.
Jasprit Bumrah will lead the MI pace attack.
The Sheikh Zayed international Cricket Stadium academy in Abu Dhabi witnessed an exhibition of big-hitting by the Mumbai Indians skipper in the nets.
Mumbai Indians posted an adorable picture of three father-daughter duos.
How Rishabh Pant performs as skipper will be watched with interest
Arjun Tendulkar hit the ground running with the Mumbai Indians for the season's first training session.
During a photoshoot, MI Captain Rohit Sharma, pacer Jasprit Bumrah, the Pandya brothers and Suryakumar Yadav showed off their dance moves.
Mumbai Police was geared up to ensure full security for the IPL, a police release said earlier in the day.
Mumbai Indians strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah has muscled up during the lockdown enforced off-season.
From identifying the Mumbai Indians logo to imitating her dad's famous pull shot, Sammy has clearly learnt a few things since IPL 2020.
Unless you've been hiding under an Internet-blocking rock, you must have chanced upon some of the crisp, polite, informative and frequently witty posts crafted by the Mumbai police. Mrigank Warrier meets Sunchika Pandey, the brains behind the Mumbai police quips.
Hardik Pandya's partner Natasa Stankovic showered love as the cricketer posted a video of their son Agastya taking his first baby steps.
They are scheduled to play their next four games in Delhi against Rajasthan Royals (twice), Chennai Super Kings and SunRisers Hyderabad.
Back from national duty, Ishan Kishan joined the Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2021 campaign.
Defending champions Mumbai Indians play the IPl 2021 season opener against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai on April 9.
'30th April bole toh aaplyaa rohit caa brthdde!'
Hardik Pandya hit the ground running at the Mumbai Indians pre-IPL camp.
'Baby AB' -- as Dewald has been nicknamed for his ability to play shots like his idol A B De Villiers -- was signed up by the Mumbai Indians for Rs 3 crore (Rs 30 million) at the mega auction.
Mumbai City FC ended their seven-game winless run in the Indian Super League (ISL) with win over Chennaiyin FC
MI enrolled Quinton de Kock last year to strengthen their top order, a move that paid rich dividends.
Pace and spin. Nothing is beyond Bpom Boom.
Bumrah seems to have taken some inspiration from football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic as he gets ready to lead Mumbai Indians' bowling charge in their title defence in IPL 2020.
Rahul Chahar, Ishan Kishan and Anukul Roy were spotted playing cricket inside the Mumbai Indians' dressing room.
The Mumbai Indians team flew to Abu Dhabi on Friday.
The IPL's most successful franchise will start training on Thursday, August 20, at the Reliance Stadium on the outskirts of Mumbai at Ghansoli.
Fingers crossed, Arjun could make his debut against the Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede stadium on Sunday, which, as it happens, is his pater's 49th birthday.
It is learned that Mumbai Indians' training session for Tuesday was cancelled and all the players and support staff underwent COVID-19 tests
Kieron Pollard spends some quality time with wife Jenna ahead of the summit clash.
Caribbean stars and a few from other countries have also touched base with their teams after completing Caribbean Premier League engagements.
Champions CSK will kick off the 15th edition of the IPL against former winners KKR
Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma, wife Ritika Sajdeh and daughter Samaira Sharma checked into their hotel in Abu Dhabi.
Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has called on his team-mates to show little 'desperation and hunger' as they aim to bounce back after a difficult start in IPL 2022.
They can't leave their hotel rooms, but they are already working out!
The players spent time away from training on the beach.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, his brother Krunal and Suryakumar Yadav joined the Mumbai Indians squad in Mumbai on Sunday ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League, starting on April 9.
Mumbai Indians players finally got a chance to mingle with each other off the field as the franchise had its first team bonding session in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
Set to lead four-time champions Mumbai Indians' bowling attack in absence of Lasith Malinga, Kiwi left-arm pacer Trent Boult believes the biggest challenge for all the teams during the forthcoming Indian Premier League will be to adjust to the hot and humid conditions in the UAE.
These tough cricketers have a soft and mushy side.
Sachin Tendulkar spoke a few things about Mumbai Indians' legacy and sent a motivating message to the Rohit Sharma-led side.
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