IPL 2024: [WATCH] Ishan Kishan Starts Batting At The Mumbai Indians Camp

The inaugural IPL 2024 clash between the Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians is set to be a captivating derby, heightened by the anticipation of Hardik Pandya facing his former team and Ishan Kishan making his competitive debut of the year after featuring in the DY Patel T20 tournament.

Cricket enthusiasts can anticipate a fiercely contested match at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m., with both teams having an equal chance of victory. Ahead of this showdown, MI may need to consider certain factors.

Ishan Kishan has initiated his readiness for IPL 2024 by joining the Mumbai Indians’ pre-season training, marking his return to competitive action for the first time since November 2023. The talented wicketkeeper-batter commenced training alongside his Mumbai teammates on Tuesday.

Even before the IPL 2024 season commences, the Mumbai Indians have been dominating the social media landscape. Through a cleverly crafted video, the five-time champions creatively promoted Ishan Kishan’s arrival at their pre-season training camp.

Ishan Kishan wasted no time upon his arrival at the Mumbai Indians camp, immediately joining Tuesday night’s practice session with his teammates. The wicketkeeper-batsman was observed honing his fielding skills before transitioning to batting drills after donning his pads.

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— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 13, 2024

“Ishan Kishan will be hungry”- Aakash Chopra on Mumbai Indians opener in the anticipation of IPL 2024

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra recently suggested that Ishan Kishan would be eager to perform well, considering his prolonged absence from the game and the loss of his central contract.

Chopra speculated that Kishan would be aiming to capitalize on opportunities in the IPL to re-establish himself in contention for international cricket. In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Chopra remarked:

“Ishan Kishan will be hungry, as he has not got a central contract. This is the only thing he is playing. What else is he playing? Either he has himself opted not to play, or he won’t be selected now. So this is his chance. If you make the IPL your own, you have chances of going forward. Then there is, of course, Wankhede’s flat pitch. The ball will come nicely onto the bat and go far.”

Regarding Ishan Kishan’s opening partner for the Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma, he further commented:

“You have released Rohit Sharma from captaincy duties. When we talk about a top-class player like Rohit Sharma, we say that a 600-run season will be there for sure. However, he has never had a 600-run season. This could be that season. There is nothing to prove per se, but, then, there is a lot to prove. I feel he will hit a lot as he is not the captain.”

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