Aakash Chopra feels Mumbai Indians on paper seems a really strong side. He says Mumbai will be a team to beat in the tournament. The only problem with Mumbai Indians will be the team environment. The only thing that can stop Mumbai in this IPL could be an improper team atmosphere, which has created a lot of noise around due to the sudden change in captaincy from Rohit Sharma to Hardik Pandya.
Aakash Chopra highlighted that the presence of Rohit, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Piyush Chawla means that MI have seven capped players among the eight Indians likely to be in their best XII, with Akash Madhwal being the only exception. Because of this strong Indian core, they can try a lot combinations with their overseas players.
In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra said that Mumbai Indians could have a great run in IPL 2024 if they gel well as a team. This statement comes because of the sudden change in the MI leadership team which was led by Captain Rohit Sharma earlier. But now, it will be Captain Hardik Pandya who has to make sure each individual feels valued and enjoys his time here at the Mumbai Indians.
If Mumbai Indians (MI) play to their potential then….- Aakash Chopra makes a massive statement ahead of the marquee tournament
Former Indian Opener Aakash Chopra on his YouTube Channel talked about the strengths and weaknesses of Mumbai Indians. He stated that with the trade of Hardik Pandya Mumbai has given a formidable Indian core strength to their batting lineup.
“If the Mumbai Indians play to their potential this year, they should be at the podium. Being in the top four is almost a given. Only one thing can stop them. They have done a great job for Hardik Pandya, made a good team, but Hardik Pandya will have to make the team atmosphere,” said Aakash Chopra.
The former India opener added:
“He will have to get everyone together. This team usually stays together. There is no doubt about that, but there is a slight undercurrent with regards to Rohit going.”I really hope nothing goes wrong there because if there is no problem there, Mumbai is the side to beat,”
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