Mumbai Indians' Batting Practice Costs Franchise Rs 40,000 in Camera Damage

Mumbai Indians' Batting Practice Causes Rs 40,000 Damage

Mumbai Indians' batters have been hitting the ball with such force during their net practice sessions that they have caused significant damage to pitch-side cameras, resulting in a hefty Rs 40,000 repair bill for the franchise.

In a video shared on Mumbai Indians' social media platform, the franchise revealed the extent of the damage, with big hitters like Tim David and Suryakumar Yadav sending balls crashing into the cameras. The caption of the video, "this reel cost us 40k to make," humorously highlights the unintended consequences of their powerful batting.

The incident underscores the challenges faced by Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Despite securing three victories in their last four games, the team has struggled with inconsistency and currently languishes in eighth place on the points table.

While the batting has shown occasional promise, the bowling remains a significant concern. Jasprit Bumrah has been the standout performer, leading the attack with 13 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 6.37. However, new recruit Gerald Coetzee has been inconsistent in his debut IPL season, taking 12 wickets in eight matches but with an economy rate of 10.10.

As Mumbai Indians prepare to face Delhi Capitals on Saturday, they will need to address their bowling woes and find a way to contain the opposition's dangerous batting lineup. The match will be a crucial test for the team's hopes of making a late surge into the playoffs.

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