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Mumbai Indians (MI) have just dropped a bombshell by appointing Hardik Pandya as their new skipper for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season! The star all-rounder is now the captain, taking over the reins from the legendary Rohit Sharma. And guess what? This wasn't an average transfer deal; it was a mind-blowing INR 15 crore blockbuster trade that brought Hardik back to his roots with the Mumbai Indians, leaving his stint with the Gujarat Titans behind. Some die-hard Rohit Sharma fans are not thrilled about this and have even gone to the extent of unfollowing the MI social media handles. The franchise has witnessed a drop of 0.9 million followers since the announcement – that's from 13.2 million to 12.3 million.  Rohit Sharma led MI to a whopping 87 victories in 158 matches, making him one of the most successful captains in IPL history. During his glorious 10-year stint as skipper, he guided MI to the cricketing summit not once, not twice, but FIVE times! That's r...

In a remarkable display of their prowess on the field, the Mumbai Indians have clinched their third consecutive triumph, leaving their opponents in the dust. As the dust settles, it's worth noting that the formidable Faf du Plessis and Yuzvendra Chahal have once again held their ground, steadfastly maintaining their positions as the most outstanding performers of the season so far. Truly, these two have proven time and again that they are forces to be reckoned with on the cricket pitch. The Mumbai Indians have did it again, securing their third consecutive win in style by overcoming the Sunrisers Hyderabad in a pulsating encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. MI showed their class by posting a challenging 192/5. With such a formidable target to chase, the SRH needed a strong start, but the MI bowlers had other ideas. Jason Behrendorff, in particular, was in menacing form and claimed two crucial wickets to set the tone. Despite valiant efforts from some of their top-o...

Marriott Bonvoy members will have the opportunity to enjoy money cannot buy experiences including an exclusive table at the Mumbai Indians Gala Dinner and much more. Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, gears up once again for another year of exciting association with Mumbai Indians. Over the last two years, Marriott Bonvoy has successfully offered numerous unique experiences to members in India with their favourite and most successful cricket team, Mumbai Indians. This year, as the tournament is set to return to the country, members will have the opportunity to enjoy exclusive access to their favourite players, matches and experiences. For the very first time, members will also be able to get their hands on match tickets for the much-awaited Mumbai Indians matches. As part of this year’s offerings, Marriott Bonvoy will also offer the chance for 10-15 lucky members to attend a gala dinner with the Mumbai Indians team. Fans can also revel at the moment...

The Indian Premier League champions Mumbai Indians have emerged as rumoured suitors for Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman Shikhar Dhawan, according to Mumbai Mirror . It is understood that if the negotiations between the two parties goes well, the 32-year-old batsman could open for Mumbai Indians in the next season of IPL. The report claims that the left-handed batsman is not happy with the Sunrisers and has expressed his desire to look somewhere else. Although his contract with the franchise is valid for three years. Dhawan has scored 497 runs from 16 matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2017.

England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler will play for the reigning champions Mumbai Indians in the 9th edition of Indian Premier League after the mega-rich club bought him for £385,000 in the IPL 2016 auction. The 25-year-old has decided to play in the highly lucrative and popular Twenty20 domestic competition in India after losing his Test place to Jonny Bairstow. Cricket fans will be hoping that a few tweaks here and there will be enough to allow them to enjoy next Indian Premier League without too much nail-biting. Welcoming the England wicket-keeper/batsman @josbuttler to our paltan. #IPLauction #MI #MumbaiIndians #MIIgers A photo posted by Mumbai Indians (@mumbaiindians) on Feb 5, 2016 at 10:08pm PST Elsewhere, Shane Watson, who is currently the world No. 1 all-rounder in T20I went on the highest bid as Royal Challengers Bangalore paid more than £950,000 for the 34-year-old Australian. Kevin Pietersen was sold to newly launched side Rising Pun...

Sri Lanka ’s fast bowler Lasith Malinga has chosen to play for Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians over his home team - the Southern Express at the Champions League T20, scheduled to be played in September. According to a player’s contract, the individuals can choose which team they would want to represent in T20 tournament. The 30-year-old has been part of the Mumbai Indians since 2009, has played 10 matches and took 16 wickets for the Mumbai Indians in the most recent season of Indian Premier League ‘season7’. The CLT20 will be played in India, starting on September 7.

Image Source: BCCI IPL 7 Winner - Kolkata Knight Riders (Prize: Rs. 15 Crores) IPL 7 Runner up - Kings XI Punjab (Prize: Rs. 10 Crores) IPL Final Man of the Match - Manish Pandey from KKR (94 off 50 balls) IPL Final Maximum Sixes Award - Wriddhiman Saha from KXIP (Prize: Rs 1 Lakhs + Trophy) IPL Final Kanna Keep Calm Award  - Akshar Patel from KXIP Fair Play Award - Chennai Super Kings Orange Cap Award - Robin Uthappa from KKR (600 Runs) (Prize: Rs 10 Lakhs) Purple Cap Award - Mohit Sharma from CSK (23 Wickets in 16 Matches) (Prize: Rs 10 Lakhs) Pepsi Atom MVP Most Valuable Player - Glenn Maxwell from KXIP (286 Pts) (Prize: Rs 10 Lakhs) Emerging Player of The Tournament – Akshar Patel from KXIP (17 Wickets at an average of 23.32) Best Catch of the Season Award - Kieron Pollard from MI (Prize: Rs 10 Lakhs + Trophy) IPL Maximum Sixes Award - Glenn Maxwell from KXIP (36 Sixes) Highest Individual Score - Virender Sehwag from KXIP (122 Runs) F...

Mumbai Indians batsman Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement from IPL cricket after winning their first IPL title. He played his last IPL in a league match against Sunrisers Hyderabad . " This is my last IPL, " Tendulkar announced casually during an interview with Harsha Bhogle on the ground after the win. " This has been a fantastic season. I thought our third IPL season was the best before this. "I think this is the right time to stop playing the IPL. I am 40. Got to accept it. I had decided this was my last season. " In his 78 matches of IPL career, Tendulkar scored 2334 runs that includes one century and 13 half-centuries. 

IPL 6 Winner - Mumbai Indians (Prize: Rs. 10 Crores) IPL 6 Runner Up - Chennai Super Kings (Prize: Rs. 7.5 Crores) IPL Final Man of the Match -  Kieron Pollard (Rs 5 Lakh) IPL Final Maximum Sixes Award  - Ms. Dhoni (5 sixes) (Rs 1 Lakh) Fair Play Award -  Chennai Super Kings Orange Cap Award - Michael Hussey (733 Runs) (Rs 10 Lakh) Purple Cap Award - Dwayne Bravo (32 Wickets) (Rs 10 Lakh) Pepsi Atom MVP (Most Valuable Player) -  Shane Watson (386 Pts) (Rs 10 Lakh) Yes Bank Best Young Player of The Season -  Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals (Rs 10 Lakh) Catch Award -  Gurkeerat Mann Singh from Kings XI Punjab (Rs 10 Lakh) IPL Maximum Sixes Award  - Chris Gayle (51 Sixes) Did you know? Dale Steyn from Sunrisers Hyderabad has bowled 219 dot balls in IPL 2013 – most by a bowler in a single edition of IPL. Fastest Ball - Shaun Tait (153.43 Kmph) from Rajasthan Royals. Highest Individual Score - Chris Gayle (175*) fr...

Wayne Smith with his impressive 62-run inning, helps to win for Mumbai Indians over Rajasthan Royals on Friday. RR scored (165/6) in the second qualifier at Eden Gardens, but Mumbai Indians scored (169/6 in 19.5 overs). Mumbai Indians won the match by four wickets and one ball to spare and they are now ready to face with Chennai Super Kings in the final of IPL 6 . SCORECARD Rajasthan Royals Dravid c Sharma b Harbhajan 43 Rahane b Harbhajan 21 Watson c Sharma b Harbhajan 6 Samson c Harbhajan b Malinga 0 Binny c Harbhajan b Pollard 27 Hodge not out 19 Cooper c Smith b Pollard 4 Yagnik not out 31 Extras: 14 Total: (6wkt; 20 ovs) 165 Fall of wickets: 1-44, 2-60, 3-64, 4-87, 5-104, 6-108 Bowling Johnson 3-0-23-0 Dhawan 4-0-30-0 Ojha 4-0-36-0 Harbhajan 4-0-23-3 Malinga 4-0-43-1 Pollard 1-0-6-2 Mumbai Indians Smith c Samson b Binny 62 Tare c Samson b Cooper 35 Karthik c Rahane b Cooper 22 Sharma b Trivedi 2 Pollard c Cooper b Faul...

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) demolished Mumbai Indians by 48 runs and enters directly into the final of the Indian premier league season 6 . In first innings, CSK put total of 191 for 1 on the boards, unfortunately Mumbai Indians folded up for 144 though MI will get another chance to get into the finals when they face-off against the losers of the second play-off match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals on 24 May 2013. For CSK, Michael Hussey scored 86 runs in just 58 balls and Suresh Raina scored 82 runs in 42 balls both on an unbeaten 140–run stand for the second wicket. Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja bowled very well in favour of CSK as he ended with a haul of 3 for 31 off his quota of four overs. Scorecard CHENNAI SUPER KINGS Hussey not out 86  Vijay c Smith b Pollard 23  Raina not out 82 Extras: 1 Total: (1 wkt in 20 ovs) 192 Fall of wickets: 1-52 Bowling Johnson 4-0-40-0 Patel 3-0-32-0 Harbhajan 4-0-26-0 Malinga 4-0-45-0 O...

Herschelle Gibbs from South Africa, has confirmed that he will participate in the upcoming Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) T20 tournament. Currently, Gibbs is playing for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. Gibbs wrote on Twitter, " From here (IPL) to the UK T20 for Durham then to the Sri Lanka Premier League. "

Somerset signed South Africa batsman Richard Levi for their domestic English county Twenty20 campaign. Levi has create the record for the fastest century in Twenty 20 international smashing 117 not out in just 51 balls against New Zealand. Currently, Levi is playing in the Indian Premier League for  Mumbai Indians and will join Somerset soon at the conclusion of the campaign.

The Australian allrounder, Mitchell Johnson has been ruled out of IPL 2012 as he has not yet recovered from his big toe surgery. In the February player auction, Mumbai Indians bought him by $300,000. Earlier at this month, Durham signed Johnson for the 2012 Friends Life t20 competition.

South African opener batsman Richard Levi , who hit the fastest ever century in T20 internationals, 117 runs in just 51 balls against New Zealand will likely to play for Mumbai Indians in the upcoming 5th season of the Indian Premier League . Levi might replace former Australian batsman Andrew Symonds , who recently announced his retirement from international cricket. The base price for Levi's as $50,000

Former Australian great all-rounder Andrew Symonds has took retirement from all forms of cricket. He will not play IPL-5 for Mumbai Indians as he was quitting competitive cricket and for the birth of his first child. Symonds said, " Effective immediately, I am retiring from all forms of professional cricket. It is with regret that I will not be able to fulfil my final year of the IPL with the Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians and the IPL have both been very supportive of me, but the impending arrival of my first child is a priority. " Since the Twenty20 World Cup in England 3 years ago, he did not played for Australia. He scored 1462 runs in 26 test at an avergae of 40.61 and took 24 wickets, In 198 ODIs He scored 5088 runs at an average of 39.75 and took 133 wickets.

David Miller has been retained by Kings XI Punjab with a two-year contrac in the upcoming season IPL . Earlier in the transfer window, Dinesh Karthik has been sold by Kings XI to the Mumbai Indians .

Left arm spinner Pragyan Ojha will play for Mumbai Indians in the upcoming season of Indian Premier League (IPL5). Earlier he was the part of Deccan chargers from Hyderabad. Ojha so far in 56 matches took 62 wickets with an average of 22.19 in IPL.

Chennai, Monday, October 10, 2011 Mumbai Indians fast bowler Lasith Malinga , awarded The Golden Ball of the Champions League Twenty-20 Cricket Tournament with the most wicket taker in the entire series, Malinga also awarded with the title of Man of The Tournament . Malinga took 10 wickets in 6 matches in the tournament. Though, Caribbean team Trinidad Tobago fast bowler Ravi Rampaul took 12 wickets and his own team-mate Sunil Narayan took 10 wickets but these total wickets are including the qualifier matches. Malinga best performance in the tournament was 4 wickets with 20 runs against somerset in the semifinal, with an average of 11.70

Explosive batsman Chris Gayle was out for zero in the final but even many of his best innings in the tournament for his better performance in IPL4, this Caribbean batsmen got " Golden Player Award " of the IPL season 4 Chris Gayle Is the Man of The Series, Tournament and Golden Player Award of this Season of IPL Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Gayle scored 608 runs with the help of two centuries in 12 matches is the highest in the tournament. thus he got a Orange Cap. He received prize money of one million rupees each for the man of the tournament and for Orange Cap. Mumbai Indians fast bowler Malinga received one million for taking the 28 wickets and the Purple Cap Award.