Sachin Tendulkar’s Captaincy Masterstroke: Guiding Bumrah as MI Confront RR in IPL 2024 Showdown

In preparation for the crucial IPL 2024 clash against Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indian mentor Sachin Tendulkar donned his captaincy hat once again, providing valuable assistance to leading paceman Jasprit Bumrah in selecting the new ball.

Accompanied by Akash Madhwal, Tendulkar offered his expertise as they assessed the balls, sharing insights and advice to bolster Mumbai Indians’ bowling strategy. Alongside former MI skipper Rohit Sharma, Tendulkar also evaluated the pitch, highlighting the team’s determination to secure points following consecutive losses in their opening matches.

Under Hardik Pandya’s leadership, Mumbai Indians endured a challenging start to the season, suffering defeats against Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Their bowling unit faced significant struggles against SRH, conceding a record-breaking 277 runs, marking the highest score in IPL history.

Returning to their home ground at Wankhede Stadium for their first home game of the season, the five-time champions aimed to turn the tide against Rajasthan Royals. Notably, Mumbai Indians also reached a milestone as the first team to play 250 IPL matches with the RR encounter.