Former India pacer Irfan Pathan believes five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians will retain skipper Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Kieron Pollard and Ishan Kishan forward of the mega public sale.
Speaking on Star Sports’ present ‘Game Plan – IPL Retention Special’, Irfan Pathan picked his gamers who could make it to the retention record of Mumbai Indians.
“Rohit Sharma No 1, Jasprit Bumrah No 2, No 3 Kieron Pollard and No 4, I am very clear on that, Ishan Kishan. He is 23 years old and has shown glimpses of everything he has done and achieved. He is a solid hitter when it comes to being a left-handed batsman up the order and you can definitely invest in him as he will have a good standard of cricket for at least 10 years, so Ishan Kishan,” Pathan stated.
Pathan on Royal Challengers Bangalore
Irfan Pathan feels that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are 100 per cent to retain their former captain Virat Kohli and flamboyant Australia batsman Glenn Maxwell. However, Pathan feels that choosing the opposite two gamers within the retention record will probably be a headache for the RCB administration.
“Obviously, with regards to auctions, they are going to be on the lookout for a frontrunner, that one factor is for positive. The guys I believe they are going to be on the lookout for retention, Virat Kohli No. 1, positively Maxwell No. 2. I believe the 2 different individuals I wish to see will probably be retained, as a result of it’s a bit tough, one as a result of you’ve gotten individuals like Devdutt Paddikal, Chahal, Mohd Siraj and Harshal Patel, who’s Purple Patel for them. So he continues to carry out nicely.
“So, out of those four, I would go for Chahal as well as Siraj as they offer different bowling skills. He can give you the new ball and at the same time he can give the yorker. Yes, Harshal Patel will also be a topic of discussion but if RCB feel that he has the skills to perform really well at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on a regular basis, they can take Harshal Patel in place of Siraj,” stated Pathan .
Pathan on Rajasthan Royals
Former India pacer Irfan Pathan has predicted that Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler of Rajasthan Royals are positive to be retained.
“Sanju Samson will definitely be Jos Buttler at number two because he is in great form, one of the best hitters, especially if you are talking about white-ball cricket, you don’t miss that wicketkeeper. want to do. Batsman, who can bat up and down the order as well,” stated Pathan.
“Second man, individuals could also be tempted to go for Ben Stokes as a result of he’s a tremendous all-rounder, however I believe I might put Jofra Archer within the Jasprit Bumrah class as a result of you aren’t getting that many bowlers. So, I positively need Rajasthan Royals to retain Jofra Archer, and fourth, I’m very tempted for Yashasvi Jaiswal as a result of he’s a younger man who has proven plenty of potential and he might be the individual you’re in. can make investments. added.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
