November 05, 2024 14:01 (IST)
Mumbai Indians appoint Zaheer Khan as director of Cricket Operations
Mumbai, Dec 18 (IBNS): Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians have announced the appointment of former left-arm pace bowler Zaheer Khan as the director of Cricket Operations.
Zaheer will be a part of the Mumbai Indians think-tank, joining the owners Nita Ambani and Akash Ambani at the auction in Jaipur on Tuesday.
One of the pioneers of the knuckle-ball who was known for outsmarting batsmen, Zaheer will bring close to two decades of his cricketing experience in the new managerial role to Mumbai Indians.
Zaheer was a part of Mumbai Indians in IPL seasons 2009, 2010 and 2014. He has 29 wickets to his name from 30 outings for the men in blue and gold.
Ahead of the IPL auction, Mumbai Indians have retained 18 players, continuing with its philosophy of identifying and nurturing the young talents.
Ahead of the IPL auction, Mumbai Indians have retained 18 players, continuing with its philosophy of identifying and nurturing the young talents.
While the likes of all rounder Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah now form the core of Mumbai Indians, the three-time champions outfit have also continued with Mayank Markande, Rahul Chahar, Anukul Roy, Ishan Kishan, Aditya Tare and Suryakumar Yadav.
From the experienced contingent, Mumbai Indians have Kieron Pollard, Ben Cutting, Evin Lewis, Jason Behrendorff and the Kiwi pair of Mitchell McClenaghan and Adam Milne.
Rohit Sharma – the most successful captain in IPL – will continue to lead Mumbai Indians.
Current Player List: Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Krunal Pandya, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Mayank Markande, Rahul Chahar, Anukul Roy, Siddhesh Lad, Aditya Tare, Quinton de Kock, Kieron Pollard, Ben Cutting, Mitchell McClenaghan, Evin Lewis, Adam Milne, Jason Behrendorff.
From the experienced contingent, Mumbai Indians have Kieron Pollard, Ben Cutting, Evin Lewis, Jason Behrendorff and the Kiwi pair of Mitchell McClenaghan and Adam Milne.
Rohit Sharma – the most successful captain in IPL – will continue to lead Mumbai Indians.
Current Player List: Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Krunal Pandya, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Mayank Markande, Rahul Chahar, Anukul Roy, Siddhesh Lad, Aditya Tare, Quinton de Kock, Kieron Pollard, Ben Cutting, Mitchell McClenaghan, Evin Lewis, Adam Milne, Jason Behrendorff.
Image: Zaheer Khan Facebook
Support Our Journalism
We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism
IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.
Support objective journalism for a small contribution.
Latest Headlines
BCCI to act tough on seniors if India fail to qualify for WTC final after whitewash against NZ: Reports Mon, Nov 04 2024
I was not at my best as captain and as a batsman, says Rohit Sharma after New Zealand beat India 3-0 Sun, Nov 03 2024
New Zealand beat India by 25 runs to whitewash series 3-0 Sun, Nov 03 2024
Gill, Pant and Sundar shine in India's 263 against New Zealand Sat, Nov 02 2024
Gill, Pant revive India in 3rd Test against New Zealand Sat, Nov 02 2024
New Zealand win toss, elect to bat first against India in 3rd Test Fri, Nov 01 2024
IPL teams announce players' retention list ahead of 2025 auction; Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni among those retained Fri, Nov 01 2024
India rest Jasprit Bumrah for third Test against New Zealand: Report Thu, Oct 31 2024