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Duminy set to play his first game for Mumbai Indians in 8 years
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![“In all T20 he has bowled, JP bowls an average of 2.2 overs per game. This could also help Rohit Sharma from breaking the monotony. He has a class leg-spinner and a useful left-arm spinner in place so the South African will lend a good balance not only with the bat but also with the ball,” added Srikkanth.](https://static.abplive.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20214511/5ada120fe9929GgkCMIbUgr.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
“In all T20 he has bowled, JP bowls an average of 2.2 overs per game. This could also help Rohit Sharma from breaking the monotony. He has a class leg-spinner and a useful left-arm spinner in place so the South African will lend a good balance not only with the bat but also with the ball,” added Srikkanth.
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![Duminy last represented Mumbai Indians in IPL 2010 and will provide the much-needed stability in their middle order when he gets his opportunity against Royals on Sunday. His abilities to ball off-spin will also give a cushion to Krunal Pandya.](https://static.abplive.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20214510/5ada120e531f5hpcxkvAS87.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Duminy last represented Mumbai Indians in IPL 2010 and will provide the much-needed stability in their middle order when he gets his opportunity against Royals on Sunday. His abilities to ball off-spin will also give a cushion to Krunal Pandya.
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![“If I was the captain, I would play JP Duminy in the middle order. His fielding and off-spin will also come in handy. “ said former India captain Kris Srikkanth.](https://static.abplive.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20214510/5ada120edccadl3SwKugTfy.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
“If I was the captain, I would play JP Duminy in the middle order. His fielding and off-spin will also come in handy. “ said former India captain Kris Srikkanth.
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![Pollard has been a pale shadow of his glorified past, scoring only 33 runs in the four matches with a highest score of 28. That Pollard has not bowled a single delivery in four matches proves that captain Rohit has very little trust in Pollard’s bowling abilities.](https://static.abplive.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20214509/5ada120d23642GKdqZlttrn.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Pollard has been a pale shadow of his glorified past, scoring only 33 runs in the four matches with a highest score of 28. That Pollard has not bowled a single delivery in four matches proves that captain Rohit has very little trust in Pollard’s bowling abilities.
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![It is only fair that Mumbai look for other options and Duminy fits the bill perfectly. The franchise through its official twitter handle gave all indications that the attacking left-hander will get to play his first match of the season.](https://static.abplive.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20214509/5ada120da6ba27BRTJyfvs9.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
It is only fair that Mumbai look for other options and Duminy fits the bill perfectly. The franchise through its official twitter handle gave all indications that the attacking left-hander will get to play his first match of the season.
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![South Africa’s J P Duminy is all set to replace Pollard for Sunday’s game against the Rajasthan Royals.](https://static.abplive.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20214508/5ada120c535888UdSOymtxc.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
South Africa’s J P Duminy is all set to replace Pollard for Sunday’s game against the Rajasthan Royals.
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![As the league runs into the business end, Mumbai Indians have indicated a change in their middle order.](https://static.abplive.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20214507/5ada120bbdb6eujqT1m8Xyr.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
As the league runs into the business end, Mumbai Indians have indicated a change in their middle order.
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![The middle order though, still remains an area of concern for the defending champions with neither Pollard nor the Pandya brothers - Krunal and Hardik – firing.](https://static.abplive.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20214507/5ada120b11fc6vYZZp3ovqE.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
The middle order though, still remains an area of concern for the defending champions with neither Pollard nor the Pandya brothers - Krunal and Hardik – firing.
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![Captain Rohit Sharma finally struck form with a brilliant 94-run innings that enabled Mumbai Indians to a huge score of 213 for 6.](https://static.abplive.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20214506/5ada120a70cbaB9L9KTuc6Z.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Captain Rohit Sharma finally struck form with a brilliant 94-run innings that enabled Mumbai Indians to a huge score of 213 for 6.
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![Mumbai Indians finally found their touch in current edition of IPL by beating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 46 runs.](https://static.abplive.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/20214505/5ada1209435aa39NqgVCRnF.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Mumbai Indians finally found their touch in current edition of IPL by beating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 46 runs.
Published at : 20 Apr 2018 09:45 PM (IST)
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