Mumbai: Former Delhi Capitals coach and former Australian cricketer Shane Watson has said that the Mumbai Indians’ setback in the IPL was due to a lack of star auction tactics. Five-time champions Mumbai have yet to win the 2022 season. Watson told a sports media that the problem was that Mumbai had spent a lot of money on youngster Ishant Kishan.
‘The star auction was a shock to the Mumbai Indians. They spent more money on Ishaan Kishan. Ishaan is a very talented player. But Ishaan Kishan does not have enough money to spend. He later went to Mumbai after Joffre Archer, with no guarantee of his return. Archer has been playing cricket for a while now, “said Shane Watson.
Watson said it was no surprise that Mumbai finished last in the points table. Mumbai Indians have spent Rs 15.25 crore in the star auction to bring back Ishant Kishan. Despite having great bowlers like Trent Bolt, the addition of Joffre Archer to the team was a setback.
English Summary: MI had a shocking auction, no surprise they are at bottom of the table: Shane Watson