Former Australia T20 captain Aaron Finch believes that Rohit Sharma will be able to play with more freedom after being relieved of the captaincy burden, which will help five-time champions Mumbai Indians. Hardik Pandya will lead MI this season, replacing Rohit, who has led the team to five IPL titles. “I think the challenge for Rohit is just to go out and open up the batting position, like he has done so many times for India and Mumbai over the years. It might be a wipe on his shoulder,” Finch said at Star Sports Show said the plan during the game.

“When you captain a team all the time, wherever you go, you are the captain of the team. You can concentrate on that, so now having the freedom to field and bat is great for him personally and for Mumbai Indians. It’s all beneficial.”

Two-time former champions Kolkata Knight Riders finished seventh in the previous edition and Finch hopes they can put in a strong performance this time with the addition of Australian pacer Mitchell Starc.

“I think KKR will improve from last year (performance), last year they were not at their best. But the injury cloud with Shreyas (Iyer) will be interesting to see how much of an impact he makes throughout the tournament,” Finch said he played for as many as eight IPL teams, including Kolkata Knight Riders.

“When you add Mitchell Starc to any T20 team you get better, his ability to swing forward with the new ball will provide very valuable wickets… and In the power play, it’s very important for the game. And, his death bowling is obviously good as well,” opines former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan after Pat Cummins for Australia After his contribution to the team, Sunrisers Hyderabad can hand over the captaincy to Pat Cummins this season.

Cummins led Australia to the 50-over World Cup title in November last year and also won the World Test Championship crown for his country.

He said: “Sunrisers Hyderabad has capitalized on Pat Cummins’ momentum, which has served him particularly well in the last two seasons, whether it was the ICC 50-over World Cup and the World Trade Center final, or his performance in performance at the international level.”

“My only doubt is that his IPL numbers are not that great, an economy of eight and a half in the IPL is pretty high for a top-notch fast bowler.

“Hopefully that changes within a season, so Sunrisers Hyderabad are hoping he can come and lead the team to wins, which they haven’t had for a while. But I certainly think T20 cricket is a different format of cricket.” Compared to 50 overs and Test cricket. “

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