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India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Ashwani Kumar's growth impresses Jayawardene: He's handled every challenge well
Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene was full of praise for left-arm seamer Ashwani Kumar, following his marvellous show in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). Kumar has scalped nine wickets from six innings so far at an average of 19.66. He registered figures of 1/28 in 3.3 overs in the Eliminator fixture against Gujarat Titans (GT) and dismissed Shahrukh made his debut in the ongoing season against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and picked up 4/24 in three overs, winning the Player of the Match award. Amid Ashwani's rapid rise, Mahela Jaywardene extolled the 23-year-old seamer, mentioning his ability to rise to every challenge.'Ashwani is a great talent. This season, he's handled every challenge we've thrown at him really well. He hasn't played much state cricket, but the skill was obvious when we first saw him. We've given him simple plans to avoid confusion, and he's had strong support from players like Boom (Bumrah), Deepak, and Hardik. Execution under pressure is what matters, and he's done that,' Jayawardene said in the post-match press conference. Furthermore, Jayawardene said that it's just the beginning and there's a lot more to come from in the GT game when he came on as a concussion sub, and in the KKR game, he bowled brilliantly. We use him tactically based on opposition, and he continues to learn. This is just the beginning — there's much more to come from Ashwini, and we're committed to grooming him the right way,' he also scalped 2/28 in Match 56 against Gujarat Titans (GT), albeit in a losing cause. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians beat GT by 20 runs in the Eliminator fixture. After opting to bat first, MI posted a massive score of 228/5 in their allotted 20 overs as Rohit Sharma played a magnificent innings of 81 (50).In reply, GT were restricted to 208/6 in their 20 overs and got knocked out of the tournament. They will next take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2 on Sunday, June updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!
NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
MI Star Hails Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey After Emphatic Win Over GT In Eliminator
Mumbai Indians' (MI) young talent Ashwani Kumar outlined his plan of attack on Mullanpur's flat turf after being introduced as an impact substitute during their high-stakes Eliminator fixture against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ashwani, a young left-arm quick, is among the talents unearthed by MI scouts and has continued to prove why Mumbai has had his back throughout the season. During Mumbai's attempt to defend the imposing 228/5, Gujarat responded boldly and clobbered MI bowlers relentlessly to stay close to the asking rate at the halfway stage with 106/2 on the board. MI captain Hardik Pandya and the team management were forced to dish out a game-defining move to sway the game's flow in their favour. Moments before the 11th over, Ashwani Kumar was introduced as an impact substitute in place of seasoned opener Rohit Sharma, offering Mumbai another pace bowling option for the second half of the innings. The 23-year-old was straightaway handed the ball to create an impact in the 12th over. He defused Gujarat's attempts to stage a boundary fest and saved 21 runs in the last three balls of the final over after Richard Gleeson was unable to finish off his over. Ashwani spilt the beans about the conversations behind the field and admitted that using a spinner as an impact substitute was on the cards. But once he was picked out, coaches Lasith Malinga and Paras Mhambrey offered valuable insights to help him thrive. "The talk was about bowling carefully. The wicket was flat. We might have included a spinner. But then I was introduced as the impact player. Malinga sir and Paras (Mhambrey) sir helped me with ideas," Ashwani said after the match. Ashwani reaped the rewards for his hard work after forcing Shahrukh Khan to dispatch the ball straight into the hands of Suryakumar Yadav at extra cover in the final over and returned with figures of 1/28 in 3.3 overs. "I was focusing on my plan. And bowled to my strengths. I just didn't want to bowl a wide or a no-ball while bowling the last three balls," he concluded. The story of Mumbai's 20-run triumph against the Titans began with a relentless 81-run onslaught from Rohit and finishing touches from Hardik that lifted Mumbai to 228/6. Gujarat responded boldly with Sai Sudharsan carrying the Titans on his back with his 80(49) blitzkrieg, but eventually gave in to the pressure, allowing Mumbai to seal a date with Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 on Sunday. Listen to the latest songs, only on
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
"Malinga, Paras sir helped me": Ashwani Kumar hails MI pace bowling think tank after Eliminator success
Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], May 31 (ANI): Mumbai Indians' (MI) young talent Ashwani Kumar outlined his plan of attack on Mullanpur's flat turf after being introduced as an impact substitute during their high-stakes Eliminator fixture against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ashwani, a young left-arm quick, is among the talents unearthed by MI scouts and has continued to prove why Mumbai has had his back throughout the season. During Mumbai's attempt to defend the imposing 228/5, Gujarat responded boldly and clobbered MI bowlers relentlessly to stay close to the asking rate at the halfway stage with 106/2 on the board. MI captain Hardik Pandya and the team management were forced to dish out a game-defining move to sway the game's flow in their favour. Moments before the 11th over, Ashwani Kumar was introduced as an impact substitute in place of seasoned opener Rohit Sharma, offering Mumbai another pace bowling option for the second half of the innings. The 23-year-old was straightaway handed the ball to create an impact in the 12th over. He defused Gujarat's attempts to stage a boundary fest and saved 21 runs in the last three balls of the final over after Richard Gleeson was unable to finish off his over. Ashwani spilt the beans about the conversations behind the field and admitted that using a spinner as an impact substitute was on the cards. But once he was picked out, coaches Lasith Malinga and Paras Mhambrey offered valuable insights to help him thrive. 'The talk was about bowling carefully. The wicket was flat. We might have included a spinner. But then I was introduced as the impact player. Malinga sir and Paras (Mhambrey) sir helped me with ideas,' Ashwani said after the match. Ashwani reaped the rewards for his hard work after forcing Shahrukh Khan to dispatch the ball straight into the hands of Suryakumar Yadav at extra cover in the final over and returned with figures of 1/28 in 3.3 overs. 'I was focusing on my plan. And bowled to my strengths. I just didn't want to bowl a wide or a no-ball while bowling the last three balls,' he concluded. The story of Mumbai's 20-run triumph against the Titans began with a relentless 81-run onslaught from Rohit and finishing touches from Hardik that lifted Mumbai to 228/6. Gujarat responded boldly with Sai Sudharsan carrying the Titans on his back with his 80(49) blitzkrieg, but eventually gave in to the pressure, allowing Mumbai to seal a date with Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 on Sunday. (ANI)
Mint
3 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
'Malinga, Paras sir helped me': Ashwani Kumar hails MI pace bowling think tank after Eliminator success
Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], May 31 (ANI): Mumbai Indians' (MI) young talent Ashwani Kumar outlined his plan of attack on Mullanpur's flat turf after being introduced as an impact substitute during their high-stakes Eliminator fixture against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ashwani, a young left-arm quick, is among the talents unearthed by MI scouts and has continued to prove why Mumbai has had his back throughout the season. During Mumbai's attempt to defend the imposing 228/5, Gujarat responded boldly and clobbered MI bowlers relentlessly to stay close to the asking rate at the halfway stage with 106/2 on the board. MI captain Hardik Pandya and the team management were forced to dish out a game-defining move to sway the game's flow in their favour. Moments before the 11th over, Ashwani Kumar was introduced as an impact substitute in place of seasoned opener Rohit Sharma, offering Mumbai another pace bowling option for the second half of the innings. The 23-year-old was straightaway handed the ball to create an impact in the 12th over. He defused Gujarat's attempts to stage a boundary fest and saved 21 runs in the last three balls of the final over after Richard Gleeson was unable to finish off his over. Ashwani spilt the beans about the conversations behind the field and admitted that using a spinner as an impact substitute was on the cards. But once he was picked out, coaches Lasith Malinga and Paras Mhambrey offered valuable insights to help him thrive. "The talk was about bowling carefully. The wicket was flat. We might have included a spinner. But then I was introduced as the impact player. Malinga sir and Paras (Mhambrey) sir helped me with ideas," Ashwani said after the match. Ashwani reaped the rewards for his hard work after forcing Shahrukh Khan to dispatch the ball straight into the hands of Suryakumar Yadav at extra cover in the final over and returned with figures of 1/28 in 3.3 overs. "I was focusing on my plan. And bowled to my strengths. I just didn't want to bowl a wide or a no-ball while bowling the last three balls," he concluded. The story of Mumbai's 20-run triumph against the Titans began with a relentless 81-run onslaught from Rohit and finishing touches from Hardik that lifted Mumbai to 228/6. Gujarat responded boldly with Sai Sudharsan carrying the Titans on his back with his 80(49) blitzkrieg, but eventually gave in to the pressure, allowing Mumbai to seal a date with Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 on Sunday. (ANI)
NDTV
27-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Hardik Pandya Minces No Words After MI Get Outclassed By PBKS: "Couldn't Play..."
Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya reflected on his team's performance, acknowledging they were 20 runs short due to not playing their best cricket. This is typical in the Indian Premier League (IPL), especially considering the franchise's history of tough competition despite their five trophy wins. Majestic fifties from Priyansh Arya and Josh Inglis powered Punjab Kings (PBKS), to a commanding victory of seven wickets over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), on Monday, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. "The way wicket played, we were 20 runs short. That happens. We've been playing really good cricket, but we couldn't play our best cricket, which cost us a lot. IPL is like that. This franchise has won five trophies, and it has always been tough," Hardik Pandya said in the post-match presentation. "We could have capitalised either at the start or in the middle, we'll figure it out. I back Ashwani, and we back Ashwani. That has been the plan throughout the season. We have played with the leggie and the quick. Today, on this wicket, we felt that it'll work, that's fine." Pandya noted that the batting conditions likely remained consistent throughout the match. He praised the opposing team's batsmen, particularly highlighting their second-wicket partnership and ability to capitalise on any bowling errors. "(Did batting get better in the second half?) It would be the same, I don't think much difference. They really played good cricket; the second wicket stand was outstanding for those two batters. They took on certain balls whenever we erred, and I don't think as a bowling unit we were clinical, we gave some balls which they capitalised, and at certain times, they played some good shots as well," he added. After this win, PBKS will be at the top of the IPL points table and will play Qualifier 1, while MI will play Eliminator 1. Only for the second time did PBKS finish in the top two for Qualifier 1, the other being in the 2014 IPL. MI has won just one game in the last six matches in Jaipur since 2013, which came earlier this season against RR. Only for the second time did PBKS finish in the top two for Qualifier 1, the other being in the 2014 IPL. MI has won just one game in the last six matches in Jaipur since 2013, which came earlier this season against RR. Listen to the latest songs, only on
