Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are ready to take on each other on Thursday (April 21) at DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai as well.
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Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are the two most successful sides in the Indian Premier League. But they are having the worst possible start in the league this season as Mumbai lost six out of six games and Chennai managed only one win so far. However, both the teams are ready to take on each other on Thursday (April 21) at DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai as well.
While MI lost to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their recent game, CSK were lost to Gujarat Titans and today, both teams will try to win to keep their hope alive. Ahead of the MI vs CSK clash, CSK bowling coach Eric Simmons has said that the goal is to just focus on the fact that it is another cricket match as well.
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“It’s another 120 balls to bowl and 120 balls to face,” he said in a video posted by CSK on its official Twitter handle.
Meanwhile, CSK bowler Dwayne Bravo is looking forward to the match against his best friend MI legend Kieron Pollard. West Indies white-ball captain Kieron Pollard on Wednesday has announced his retirement from international cricket, although he will continue to play in private T20 and T10 leagues across the world as well.
Dwayne Bravo said, “I am looking forward to the clash that is called EL Clasico IPL. I am looking forward to clash against my best friend Polly.”
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Praising Mukesh Chowdhary, the coach said, “He bowled really well and he’s had those moments. Maheesh Teekshana, you have seen what he can do. It’s exciting every time he gets the ball. Throughout the tournament, there are these young cricketers that are just playing incredible roles. It’s more to do with an attitude and a skill.”
On the other hand, Sri Lankan right-arm spinner Maheesh Teekshana has been doing well in this season and has scalped six wickets in three matches so far.
“It is important where we are using him. We like to bring him at the right times and a few times, some really experienced batsmen have had to watch him very carefully. It’s lovely sitting and watching the game and you see the ball go the wrong way and you see the batsman has always been fooled,” he shared about the performances of the young cricketers in the side.
Asked about the clash between MI and CSK, he also stated, “I think it is two quality sides that over the years have brought really good squads. Being consistent has been the mantra of both teams and both together have won more IPLs than anybody else.”
