IPL 2022: MI appoints Akash Madhwal as a replacement for Suryakumar Yadav
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Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed Akash Madhwal as a replacement for star batter Suryakumar Yadav for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.
New Delhi: Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed Akash Madhwal as a replacement for star batter Suryakumar Yadav for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.
Yadav was ruled out of the 15th edition owing to a left forearm muscle injury. He sustained the injury during the team's fixture against Gujarat Titans on May 6. Akash Madhwal is a right-arm medium-fast bowler who has represented the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand across all three formats of the game since making his debut in 2019. He will join MI at the price of INR 20 Lakh.
Akash was chosen at the MI preseason camp to join the support team and has over the months demonstrated his ability with the ball, earning him the opportunity to join the seasoned squad.
Mumbai Indians are all set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on May 17. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.
Till now, Mumbai Indians played 12 matches, in which they managed to win three matches. Looking at the points table, Mumbai Indians are placed at the bottom of the table.
(With inputs from ANI)