The swashbuckling Mumbai Indians batters left a trail of destruction during their recent net practice session, shattering pitch-side cameras worth a staggering Rs 40,000. In a video shared on the franchise’s social media platforms, the caption “this reel cost us 40k to make” painted a vivid picture of the carnage unleashed by the big hitters.
Fearsome strikers like Tim David and Suryakumar Yadav showcased their brute force, sending the leather projectiles crashing into the expensive camera equipment.
The cricketing world was dealt a major blow as the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 kicked off on Friday, with several high-profile players forced to withdraw from the marquee tournament due to injuries, personal reasons, and workload management concerns. The absence of these stars has undoubtedly cast a shadow over the much-anticipated event, leaving fans and pundits alike questioning the impact on the competition’s intensity and quality.
Leading the list of absentees is India’s pace spearhead Mohammad Shami, who is currently recovering from an ankle injury sustained during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.