Mumbai Indians’ Bowler Celebrates 17 Dot Balls And Keeps Jackie Shroff Happy
Bowler impresses MI's spirit coach with disciplined bowling performance against SRH.
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In a display of disciplined bowling, a Mumbai Indians bowler delivered an impressive 17 dot balls during their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the TATA IPL 2024, dedicating the performance to the team’s ‘spirit coach’ – veteran Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff.
The Mumbai Indians shared this achievement on their official Instagram account, posting a picture of the bowler Deepak Chahar with the caption: “Kept our spirit coach – @apnabhidu happy by bowling 1⃣7⃣ dot balls in #SRHvMI 😉🌳 #MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #TATAIPL.”
Disciplined Bowling Performance
The image shows Deepak Chahar in Mumbai Indians’ blue jersey, celebrating on the field. The 17 dot balls highlight the bowler’s control and precision during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, significantly contributing to Mumbai Indians’ bowling effort.
Jackie Shroff, affectionately referred to as “Bhidu” (friend in Mumbai slang) and tagged as @apnabhidu in the post, appears to have a motivational role with the five-time IPL champions.
Mumbai Indians’ Recent Form
The SRHvMI match was significant for Mumbai Indians, who have been looking to improve their position in the points table in this IPL season. The team has seen mixed performances so far in the tournament.
Mumbai Indians also highlighted their star performers from the match in a separate post, showcasing the players who made significant impacts during their victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Team Celebrations And Spirit
Mumbai Indians’ social media has been buzzing with celebration posts following their victory. One post featured Hardik Pandya and Mohammed Shami, while another paid tribute to cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on his birthday: “Generation X, millennials or Gen Z ➡ Sachin Tendulkar = 𝑀𝑂𝑅𝐸 𝑀𝐸𝑀𝑂𝑅𝑦 😍. Wishing the Master Blaster a very happy birthday from his #OneFamily 🥳💙.”
The team also highlighted Suryakumar Yadav’s performance, referring to him as their “𝑃𝑎𝑏𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑖 Maverick 😎🔥.”
Legacy Of Bowling Excellence
Mumbai Indians paid tribute to their bowling legacy with a post comparing current and former bowling stars: “Different eras. Same dominance. 🔥. Mali & Boom – side by side at the 🔝.” The post referenced Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah, two of the franchise’s most successful bowlers.
Fans have been engaging enthusiastically with the team’s content, especially appreciating the bowlers’ performances and the team’s return to winning ways.
With their recent victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad and impressive individual performances, including Deepak Chahar’s 17 dot balls that pleased ‘spirit coach’ Jackie Shroff, Mumbai Indians continue their campaign to add another trophy to their illustrious cabinet in IPL 2024.
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