IPL 2022: Mumbai Has Been Our Home But It’s Not That We’re Playing All Our Matches At Wankhede – MI's Director Of Cricket Operations Zaheer Khan

Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan, who is Mumbai Indians’ director of cricket operations, has responded to the question of Mumbai Indians having a home advantage with the league stage of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 taking place in Maharashtra.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 is all set to begin from March 26 and all the games of the league stage will be played in Maharashtra across 4 different venues including Wankhede Stadium, Dy Patil Stadium, Brabourne Stadium and Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

20 matches each will be played at the Wankhede Stadium and the Dy Patil Stadium while 15 games each will be played at the Brabourne Stadium and the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

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Meanwhile, Zaheer said there is no disadvantage or advantage for any team because Mumbai Indians will not play every game at the Wankhede Stadium.

“Yes, Mumbai has been our home but it’s not that we’re playing all our matches at Wankhede. If you see, all teams are playing relatively the same amount of matches at all venues. So, I don’t think there would be any advantage or disadvantage for any team. I believe all teams start with a clean slate…,” he told Sportstar.

Rohit is a player’s captain – Zaheer Khan

Former Indian pacer also lauded the Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma and said that he has been phenomenal for the franchise over the years.

“Rohit is a player’s captain. He’s been phenomenal for Mumbai Indians over the years as a player and a leader. The fact that he dedicates personal time to each individual and is very approachable, makes him a role model and a standout leader,” Zaheer told Sportstar.

“We have always been a team which promotes and gives freedom to youngsters. With Rohit’s experience and attitude, I believe we will have a lot of individuals who would be groomed as leaders in their own respective ways…” Zaheer added.

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