NEW DELHI: Star all-rounder Moeen Ali on Friday in contrast Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL rivalry to the storied footballing battle of Premier League giants Manchester United and Liverpool.
Mumbai have gained 5 IPL titles whereas Chennai are only one behind with 4 trophies of their cupboard.
Their rivalry – additionally termed because the El Clasico of the IPL – is tilted in favour of MI, who’ve 20 wins to point out in 34 conferences with CSK.
CSK all-rounder Moeen termed the conflict as one of many greatest matches for any cricketer to play exterior of worldwide cricket.
“In football’s point of view it is like Manchester United playing Liverpool. These are huge games,” Moeen told the media during the team’s training session at the Wankhede Stadium.
Moeen backed CSK’s strike bowler Deepak Chahar, who struggled in the opening two matches against Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants, saying he needs more game time.
“I think the only thing he is lacking is game time. He had a bad injury and is coming back after a long time. Unless you can bowl in a proper game which you need as a bowler, he will get better as the tournament goes on.
“He is an enormous bowler for us and when he will get it proper he will get three or 4 wickets within the powerplay,” Moeen stated.
(With PTI inputs)
Mumbai have gained 5 IPL titles whereas Chennai are only one behind with 4 trophies of their cupboard.
Their rivalry – additionally termed because the El Clasico of the IPL – is tilted in favour of MI, who’ve 20 wins to point out in 34 conferences with CSK.
CSK all-rounder Moeen termed the conflict as one of many greatest matches for any cricketer to play exterior of worldwide cricket.
“In football’s point of view it is like Manchester United playing Liverpool. These are huge games,” Moeen told the media during the team’s training session at the Wankhede Stadium.
Moeen backed CSK’s strike bowler Deepak Chahar, who struggled in the opening two matches against Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants, saying he needs more game time.
“I think the only thing he is lacking is game time. He had a bad injury and is coming back after a long time. Unless you can bowl in a proper game which you need as a bowler, he will get better as the tournament goes on.
“He is an enormous bowler for us and when he will get it proper he will get three or 4 wickets within the powerplay,” Moeen stated.
(With PTI inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com