Mitchell McClenaghan, the Mumbai Indians left-arm pacer who hails from New Zealand has mentioned that their squad members know how to get the best out of each other, considering that most of them have played together for many years. He made this observation during a conversation with captain Rohit Sharma on the sidelines of the Mumbai Indians’ training session.
Mitchell McClenaghan replied that he agreed with Rohit Sharma as being happy to be back with the Mumbai Indians. Rohit Sharma observed that the IPL is known to be very dynamic over the last few years and that the squads need to adapt to the varying conditions quickly.
Mitchell McClenaghan Added That Skipper And Team Management Always Available
Mitchell McClenaghan agreed with his captain while adding that communication and adaptability have been their strengths over the years, with the skipper and team management always being readily available for the members.
“Yeah, I agree. I think you talk about communication and adapting quickly and that’s always been our strength. Easy to talk to, skipper talks to everyone, management talk to everyone, so that’s not going to be an issue with us, we will adapt very quickly I am sure,” Mitchell McClenaghan said.
Rohit Sharma pointed out that it is going to be a unique IPL, with the team members encouraging and uplifting spirits of each other in the absence of crowds.
Mitchell McClenaghan responded in a light-hearted manner that it would be a usual thing for him, having played in New Zealand in front of empty stands. He believed that the absence of a crowd would not hamper their team much because the team is known to perform well in away matches.
“We play really well away from home and that’s when the crowd is against us. We have always found a way of banding together when things aren’t in our favour. And that’s what the atmosphere is going to be this time,” Mitchell McClenaghan added.
The left-arm pacer elaborated that all the Mumbai Indians squad members know how to get the best out of each other, with the outfit having had a stable lineup for the last few years.
Mitchell McClenaghan Has A Lot Of Experience In UAE: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma observed that Mitchell McClenaghan has played a lot of cricket in Dubai, with his experience at the IPL 2020 venues being an added advantage. The Mumbai Indians captain asked the New Zealand pacer how he is planning to help prepare the other team members to adapt in the new conditions.
Mitchell McClenaghan responded that he is already having conversations with the batsmen who have not played previously in the UAE.
“We are already having good conversations. All the wickets here in UAE are all different. Some stay slow, some bounce a little more. Particularly with our batters. Hardik, Krunal, those guys who haven’t played here before,” he mentioned.
Mitchell McClenaghan also emphasized that the Mumbai Indians have the expertise of Chris Lynn and Kieron Pollard in their squad, with the duo having played innumerable matches in the UAE.
“Then you have got Lynny and Polly coming. They must have played a 100 games in the UAE. So those guys have got the real experience. And I think that’s going to help us a lot,” Mitchell McClenaghan concluded.
Rohit Sharma signed off by stating that they are looking forward to the season. The Mumbai Indians are the most successful team in the history of the IPL, with four titles to their name. They would be looking to clinch a record-extending fifth title in IPL 2020.