IPL 2021: Simarjeet Singh replaces injured Arjun Tendulkar in MI squad

The Mumbai Indians (MI) have named Simarjeet Singh as a substitute for the injured Arjun Tendulkar for the rest of their 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Arjun Tendulkar, who didn’t play a single match for MI in IPL 2021, was bought on the public sale for his base worth of INR 20 lakh. The official web site of MI knowledgeable that Simarjeet, a right-arm medium-fast bowler, has began coaching with the crew after finishing the necessary quarantine as per IPL tips.

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Simarjeet was one of many reserve bowlers throughout India’s tour of Sri Lanka in July this 12 months. The 23-year-old has performed 10 first-class matches, 19 Record A video games and 15 T20s in his profession and has claimed a complete of 74 wickets.

As for Arjun Tendulkar, the 22-year-old left-arm pacer has performed solely two T20 matches and has claimed two wickets to this point. His father, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, is the mentor of the MI franchise.

Essential to not let down our guard: MI skipper Rohit Sharma after win over PBKS

MI registered a much-needed win on Tuesday, defeating the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six wickets in Abu Dhabi. MI had earlier tasted defeats towards Chennai, Kolkata and Bangalore.

On the post-match presentation ceremony after the win over PBKS, MI skipper Rohit Sharma admitted that the efficiency will give them numerous confidence. He stated:

“We do agree that we did not play to our potential, but it surely’s an extended match and we have to keep on with our plans and studying the conditions is essential and we are able to take numerous confidence from that. It is vital to not lose the guard.”

Rohit additionally praised MI all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who discovered kind with an unbeaten 40 off 30 balls.

“The best way he (Hardik) understood the state of affairs was very essential from a crew’s perspective, it is vital for him to spend the time within the center as he is getting back from a harm,” added Rohit.

Rohit conceded that it was a tricky name to go away out Ishan Kishan however praised his substitute Saurabh Tiwary, who contributed an important 45.

“It is a robust name (on dropping Ishan Kishan). Saurabh (Tiwary) has performed the proper position as we speak and he is performed properly to nudge round within the center overs. We’re gonna again him (Ishan Kishan) as he is an important participant for us,” Rohit asserted.

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MI will subsequent tackle the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Sharjah on Saturday, October 2.