IPL 2023 Auction: Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble has opined that the five-time IPL champion Mumbai Indians are in dire need of a prominent spinner ahead. The former Indian skipper tipped that MI should look for Sikandar Raza in the auction. Kumble has also stated that MI should prefer an overseas spinner over an experienced Indian bowler. Follow IPL 2023 Auction Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
IPL 2023 Auction: Not Indian pacer, Anil Kumble says Mumbai Indians need a MARQUEE SPINNER, tips Sikandar Raza as BIG OPTION, Check OUT
Kumble wants MI to target Sikandar Raza in the Auction
Kumble spoke about how Sikandar Raza could be an option as he adds depth to the batting line up as well. “I would probably look towards Sikandar Raza because he can also give you a wonderful middle order batting as well, along with his spin which is not easy to pick, and he has done well in the recent past.”
Kumble also emphasized the fact that the Men in Blue and Gold do not have a marquee spinner in their team and can look at some other options including Adil Rashid or Adam Zampa.
“Mumbai Indians don’t have a marquee spinner in their ranks. Kartikeya did really well for them last year. If they have to go for an Indian spinner with experience than they will have to probably go back to Amit Mishra or Piyush Chawla. I don’t see that happening. Perhaps, the only option for them is to go for overseas spinner. Who will it be? There’s Adil Rashid, Tabraiz Shamsi, Adam Zampa,” Kumble added.
IPL 2023 Auction: Not Indian pacer, Anil Kumble says Mumbai Indians need a MARQUEE SPINNER, tips Sikandar Raza as BIG OPTION, Check OUT
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Mumbai had failed to reach the playoffs in the last two seasons and finished at the bottom of the ten-team table in the 2022 season. After releasing 13 players in November, they would be eager to put a balanced squad through the player auction. Mumbai goes into the IPL 2023 player auction with a purse of INR 20.55 crore. With that amount, they have to fill in nine slots remaining in the squad, of which at least three can be overseas players.
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