New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene lauded his side’s all-round execution while also dubbing Tilak Varma’s century ‘one of the best’ that he has ever seen after their emphatic 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT). Reflecting on the innings that was built around a late surge, Jayawardene admitted the side had been under pressure early on. “We were in trouble, but we dug ourselves from that, (we were) patient, and batted really well to get that s…
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New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) After Mumbai Indians’ fourth consecutive loss, head coach Mahela Jayawardene offered a staunch defense of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for not being among the wickets so far in five matches and said “he can’t put a finger and ‘say why he hasn’t taken wickets.'” In five matches so far, Bumrah has struggled to make an impact as he has conceded 164 runs and remained wicketless. In the match against Punjab Kings on Thursday, he leaked runs at an economy rate of 10.20,…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri made a special appearance at the Mumbai Indians training session at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. His presence added a lively energy to the session, with several MI players keen to interact with the veteran forward. Chhetri, one of India’s most celebrated footballers, spent time with players and support staff, engaging in conversations with Mahela Jayawardene, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, and skipper Hardik Pandya, among others, …
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) After a frustrating loss at the Wankhede Stadium, Hardik Pandya chose reflection over reaction, delivering a calm but purposeful message to his Mumbai Indians squad in the dressing room following their 18-run defeat to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Drawing from head coach Mahela Jayawardene’s philosophy, Pandya urged his players to confront the setback collectively rather than retreat into isolation.“Taking from what MJ (Mahela Jayawardene) said, I think here th…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene lauded Rohit Sharma’s preparation ahead of their clash against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, saying the veteran right-handed opener had a clear plan and vision to get himself ready for the tournament despite limited competitive cricket in recent months.In MI’s first game against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium, Rohit smacked a 38-ball 78 and was at his vintage best to show the crick…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said it was an easy decision for them to start with South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton as their opener alongside Rohit Sharma in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, mainly because Quinton de Kock’s role in the side is that of a back-up overseas wicketkeeper.There were a few raised eyebrows when Rickelton was picked to open alongside Rohit over the more experienced de Kock, but he justified his selection by hi…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) India legend Sachin Tendulkar recalled the emotions of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Final on the 15th anniversary of one of India’s most iconic triumphs, a night that remains etched in the nation’s memory.Tendulkar played a key role in India’s successful 2011 World Cup win on home soil, a historic moment cherished by all Indian fans. In his last tournament, the Master ended his drought by lifting the trophy at his home ground, becoming India’s highest run-scor…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) As Mumbai Indians have finally shed one of the IPL’s most curious streaks, head coach Mahela Jayawardene revealed that the long-standing hoodoo had remained a recurring theme within the dressing room, making its end as much a mental breakthrough as a statistical one. A six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday marked MI’s first opening-game victory since 2012. Since their last opening-game win in 2012 against Chennai Super Kings, MI went on to build one of …
Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene praised captain Hardik Pandya for his development in leadership skills ahead of the team’s opening match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.“The first time I met Hardik was in 2017. Young, raw talent with a lot of energy, and that is something I have admired in Hardik. Even today, with that energy to play the ga…
Colombo, Feb 25 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s early exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has left many fans with a familiar feeling — disappointment mixed with nostalgia. On Wednesday, New Zealand sealed Sri Lanka’s fate in the Super Eights stage with a commanding 61-run victory at the R. Premadasa Stadium, a result that knocked the co-hosts out of contention for the semi-finals.New Zealand’s win was powered by an all-round performance from Rachin Ravindra, who picked up career-best figures…