England pacer Tymal Mills is excited to be bowling alongside India’s superstar pacer Jasprit Bumrah for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL 2022).
With the upcoming 15th edition of the IPL set to begin on March 26, the Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will begin their campaign against the Delhi Capitals (DC) on March 27.
Mills was brought by the franchise for Rs 1.5 crores as a replacement for Trent Boult, and he is all set to be seen in action for the five-time IPL champions MI for the first time in the IPL.
The 29-year-old has represented England in 12 T20I matches and has taken 11 wickets at a strike rate of 22.7.
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Mills has been part of many franchise leagues around the world, like the IPL, Big Bash League (BPL), Pakistan Super League (PSL), Afghanistan Premier League (APL), Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), and The Hundred.
He has previously played for the RCB in the IPL.
Mills said in a video posted by MI on Twitter: “Had the chance to spend a little bit of time with Bumrah during the World Cup. So, I’m looking forward to playing with him. I have been wanting to come back for a long time and I am happy to get an opportunity.”
The English pacer will also reunite with Sri Lankan great Mahela Jayawardene at MI in the upcoming IPL 2022. Jayawardene was the Southern Brave coach, the side Mills represented at The Hundred.
He concluded, “I’m looking forward to meeting all my new teammates. Obviously, Mumbai Indians are a great franchise. I haven't played at the Wankhede before. This is my first time back since 2017.”
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