The Mumbai Indians is the most successful team in IPL history and is gunning for a record-extending sixth IPL title. The Rohit Sharma-led franchise possesses an extremely strong first XI and has decent backup options as well.
Aakash Chopra went for the tried-and-tested top four, with Rohit Sharma at the helm of affairs in his ideal Mumbai Indians playing XI.
The top four specialist batsmen are followed by three explosive all-rounders in the reputed commentator’s chosen XI for the Mumbai Indians.
With Quinton de Kock likely to miss the tournament opener against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, the Mumbai Indians might opt to play Chris Lynn in that encounter with Ishan Kishan donning the wicket-keeping gloves.
Aakash Chopra’s picks of bowlers in his ideal Mumbai Indians XI
Jasprit Bumrah and Rahul Chahar completed the seven Indian players in Aakash Chopra’s preferred Mumbai Indians playing XI.
With Trent Boult being a certain pick, the former KKR player pointed out the Mumbai Indians could play Nathan Coulter-Nile or any other bowler to complete their playing XI.
Aakash Chopra signed off by stating that the Mumbai Indians will be a tough nut to crack for the other teams this time around as well.
The Mumbai Indians are definitely a well-rounded unit and one of the favorites to bag the IPL 2021 title. The acquisition of the experienced Piyush Chawla has bolstered the one slight area of concern they had previously.
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