The Mumbai Indians, a powerful force draped in five IPL titles, are thirsting for another championship in 2024. This year, a wildcard disrupts the deck – the flamboyant Hardik Pandya, an all-rounder with power to burn, takes the captain’s mantle. Cricket fanatics, listen up! The IPL thrill explodes onto the scene on March 22nd! MI throws down the gauntlet against the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on the 24th, a clash that’ll set the stage for a season of drama. Wankhede was the heart of that victory! Batters here feel like they’ve entered a batsman’s paradise, where scores that would make your head spin (we’re talking well over 200 runs!) are a regular occurrence. But don’t get too comfortable – the new ball can be a bit of a trickster. Under the dazzling floodlights, it can morph into a slingshot in the hands of fast bowlers, especially during those electrifying night…
By Roy Desouza