Kolkata: Eden Gardens is a happy hunting ground for both Mumbai Indians and their skipper. As Rohit Sharma & Co brace themselves for the Indian Premier League 8 opener against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, they will draw comfort and confidence in the knowledge that they have got the better of KKR on five out of the six occasions the two have met at this venue. It was at the Eden that they also lifted their only IPL crown in 2013.


Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma and team icon Sachin Tendulkar at Eden Gardens yesterday. Pic/PTI 

Yesterday, even as they start with such 'feel good' facts, a real tangible benefit may well have emanated from events over the past few months. Sunil Narine, who snared 11 wickets in the three matches he played here against MI, will be playing his first competitive match since being 'called' at the Champions League.