5 Best signings by Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL history
These players have played a crucial role in making MI the most successful IPL team.
Rohit Sharma
Mumbai Indians’ fortunes changed when they acquired the emerging player of IPL 2009 — Rohit Sharma in 2011 for a whopping price of 9.2 crore INR. And, more so when the Nagpur-born took over the captaincy for the franchise in 2013. Mumbai Indians failed to cross the final barrier till 2013. Now, they have lifted 4 IPL trophies till date and all under Rohit Sharma’s leadership.
Although the support staff of MI is top-notch, Hitman’s contribution as a captain shouldn’t be overlooked. Besides being excellent skipper, the right-handed batsman has also contributed decently with the willow. Playing 143 matches for the franchise, the elegant batsman has amassed over 3700 runs at an average of about 32. He also scored a fiery 26-ball fifty against CSK in IPL 2015 final and was presented with the ‘Player of the Match’ award for his wonderful knock.
All said and done, the 32-year-old has been ordinary with the bat in the last three seasons. The third-highest run-scorer in the league averaged less than twenty-five in 2017 and 2018 which were his worst IPL seasons. With only two 50+ scores, Rohit averaged less than 30 and struck at less than 130 this year. Mumbai Indians’ fans will be hoping a good time for Rohit in the next season who has the highest number of ‘Man of the Match’ awards among Indians in the IPL.
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