IPL 2023: Sunil Gavaskar believes Mumbai Indians suffering because of lack of partnerships | Cricket News – Times of India

Mumbai Indians have faced defeats in their first two matches of the ongoing Indian Premier League season, and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar believes it’s the lack of partnerships that’s hurting the five-time champions.
MI have lost against Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, and will take on Delhi Capitals, who too are winless so far, on Tuesday.
“MI’s biggest problem since last season till date has been the lack of partnerships. Unless you have big partnerships, it is difficult for you to score big,” said Gavaskar while speaking to Star Sports.

The former India captain believed that “useful partnerships” at the top of the order can help end Mumbai’s batting woes.
“MI have been seen struggling continuously in this regard. MI should have built their innings on short but useful partnerships between Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, but they failed.”
In the absence of their regular captain Rishabh Pant, DC have also been struggling in the league.
Both teams are yet to taste a win in the competition and haven’t justified the quality they possess.

Former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody said Delhi Capitals skipper David Warner should increase the tempo because scoring runs at a brisk pace is crucial for the side in powerplay overs.
“It’s not just the volume of runs David Warner needs to score for Delhi Capitals. He also needs to set the tempo in the powerplays, which has gone a little down,” Moody said.
“I would love to see him take the game head on early, especially when the impact substitute rule provides the team more flexibility.”

(With agency inputs)