IPL 2021: I don't think not playing in Mumbai is a disadvantage for MI - Parthiv Patel

Parthiv Patel. Picture/ AFP

Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel is well versed with the Indian Premier League as he played for numerous clubs such as Chennai Super Kings, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai Indians is scheduled to play their initial 9 matches in Chennai and Delhi.

Speaking exclusively on Star Sports' show Cricket Connected, former Team India wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel talks about MI playing their first 9 games on slow and low Chennai and Delhi tracks, "I don't think it is a disadvantage for Mumbai Indians, because, if you look at the Mumbai Indians squad last year, there was only one thing which everyone could notice - they didn't have an experienced spinner. They have Krunal Pandya and Rahul Chahar, but they needed someone experienced, and that's what Mumbai Indians did in this auction. They got Piyush Chawla, a very experienced campaigner in IPL. He knows how to bowl on Chennai wicket or on slow and low wickets. So, I think Mumbai Indians have covered all the bases. It depends on where they are playing so it won't be a disadvantage. That's what champions can do, even after winning a tournament they try and fill spots and that's exactly what Mumbai Indians have done. "

In his 13-year IPL career, the 36-year-old former wicket-keeper batsman has played 139 matches and scored 2,848 runs at an average of 22.60. Patel has 13 fifties under his belt with a top score of 81.

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