The five-time IPL champions have had a poor start to their campaign, losing all six games so far in the competition. The lack of form of senior cricketers like Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Pollard has not done any good either.
The giant West Indian, who announced his international retirement on Wednesday, has come under the scanner for his below-par returns. Sanjay Manjrekar feels Kieron Pollard needs to bowl at least three overs given that Mumbai have a lack of experienced bowlers.
Speaking on ESPNCricinfo, Sanjay Manjrekar said:
Pollard has bowled only seven overs in six outings, going at an economy of 10 runs per over. His batting efforts have not been good either. The 34-year-old cricketer has only managed to accumulate 82 runs at a paltry average of 16.40.
Carlos Brathwaite also stressed that Kieron Pollard’s place in the playing XI is under the scanner. He added:
Pollard has been in this space before and has come out with flying colors. Hence, the Mumbai Indians will want their senior statesman to pull the IPL team out of the grave as they lock horns with Chennai Super Kings on Thursday.
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“Time will tell” - Sanjay Manjrekar on whether price tag has taken a toll on Ishan Kishan’s performance
The young wicket-keeper batter had a bright start to IPL 2022 with two consecutive half-centuries. But since then, his performances have fallen flat. Many have opined that the ₹15.25 crore price tag has impacted Ishan’s game big time as the cricketer has struggled to play his normal attacking game.
Throwing light on the same, Sanjay Manjrekar stated that it is too early to comment on whether the hefty paycheque has taken a jolt to Ishan’s performance. The cricket expert added:
According to the IPL schedule 2022, the 24-year-old cricketer will hope to come out all guns blazing against CSK and play a significant role as Mumbai look to end their losing streak.
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