Hardik Pandya Hails MI Scouts After Ashwini Kumar's Historic IPL Debut

MI Vs KKR: Hardik Pandya has praised the scouts of MI for discovering talent over the years, after Ashwini Kumar's magical performance vs KKR. Read below.

MI defeated KKR by 8 wickets to register their first win of the season

Source : PTI

MI Vs KKR: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya is delighted with his side's performance, as the five-time champions register their first win of the season, at the expense of reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday, March 31.

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The Indian all-rounder, speaking during the post-match presentation ceremony, hailed MI scouts, as the franchsie carries a history of producing stars for the future, and the latest joinee in that list is Ashwini Kumar.

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The young Indian pacer created history by becoming the first-ever Indian bowler to scalp 4 wickets on IPL debut, as MI thumped KKR by 8 wickets.

Here's What Hardik Pandya Said During Post-Match Presentation Ceremony

Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians Captain):

"Very satisfying. To win, especially at home, it's great. We chipped in and with the way everyone contributed, it was satisfying. It's always a challenge of picking one guy here or there. Our team has a lot of experience. This wicket offered more and I thought we will bring in Ashwani and he was brilliant with the ball."

"It's all about scouts. All MI scouts have gone all over the places and picked up the players. We played the practice match. He got some extra swing and was a leftie. With the options he has, we backed him and could also bowl in the death overs. He picked the wicket of Russell and it was a big wicket. Also, he started well by taking the catch of Quinton. It's always good to see the pacers jump around and take catches."

"If it goes my way, it looks good. With the team we have, we have a good mix of young and experienced players. It's good to see when the young players grab the opportunity."