NEW DELHI: New Mumbai Indians head coach Mark Boucher is trying ahead to the problem to mentor five-time champions within the sixteenth version of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2023.
Boucher heaped reward on MI skipper Rohit Sharma, who’s dominated out of the continuing two-match Test sequence in opposition to Bangladesh because of a thumb damage, saying the India captain is a “fantastic player” and a “good leader”.
The former South African coach has changed Sri Lankan legend Mahela Jayawardene, who has moved into the function of MI’s international head of efficiency with added accountability of overseeing MI Emirates (ILT20) and MI Cape Town (SA20).
Rohit has guided Mumbai Indians to 5 IPL titles however they completed tenth and final within the 2022 version of the event.
Boucher additionally highlighted the similarities between him and Rohit and is trying ahead to talk to the MI captain intimately.
“It’s going to be quite interesting (meeting with Rohit). I have played against Rohit before. I think he is a fantastic player and a good leader as well, so I’m really looking forward to it,” stated Boucher in a media launch.
“I think we have one or two things in common. I know he likes conservation, so that will be an interesting chat as well. So, yeah, I think there are certain ways that I coach and it will be an interesting conversation to have with him.”
Boucher has had a protracted and illustrious profession with the Proteas as a participant and coach is sort of conscious of the expectations.
“Yes, there are always expectations. It is one of the best franchises in world sport. And with that comes a lot of responsibility. So, I am quite a guy who is driven by results, I am very result oriented as well. So, I know that I have got to perform and the players have to perform as well. I am really looking forward to that challenge,” said Boucher.
Mumbai holds a special place for Boucher since his U-19 days as it was the first place that he visited in India and loves the buzz around the city.
“I’ve always really enjoyed Mumbai. It is the first place that I ever went to when I came to India on the Under-19 tour and I was amazed by the buzz and hype around Mumbai and I’m sure when I get back there I’ll feel the same sort of space as well,” stated Boucher.
Boucher heaped reward on MI skipper Rohit Sharma, who’s dominated out of the continuing two-match Test sequence in opposition to Bangladesh because of a thumb damage, saying the India captain is a “fantastic player” and a “good leader”.
The former South African coach has changed Sri Lankan legend Mahela Jayawardene, who has moved into the function of MI’s international head of efficiency with added accountability of overseeing MI Emirates (ILT20) and MI Cape Town (SA20).
Rohit has guided Mumbai Indians to 5 IPL titles however they completed tenth and final within the 2022 version of the event.
Boucher additionally highlighted the similarities between him and Rohit and is trying ahead to talk to the MI captain intimately.
“It’s going to be quite interesting (meeting with Rohit). I have played against Rohit before. I think he is a fantastic player and a good leader as well, so I’m really looking forward to it,” stated Boucher in a media launch.
“I think we have one or two things in common. I know he likes conservation, so that will be an interesting chat as well. So, yeah, I think there are certain ways that I coach and it will be an interesting conversation to have with him.”
Boucher has had a protracted and illustrious profession with the Proteas as a participant and coach is sort of conscious of the expectations.
“Yes, there are always expectations. It is one of the best franchises in world sport. And with that comes a lot of responsibility. So, I am quite a guy who is driven by results, I am very result oriented as well. So, I know that I have got to perform and the players have to perform as well. I am really looking forward to that challenge,” said Boucher.
Mumbai holds a special place for Boucher since his U-19 days as it was the first place that he visited in India and loves the buzz around the city.
“I’ve always really enjoyed Mumbai. It is the first place that I ever went to when I came to India on the Under-19 tour and I was amazed by the buzz and hype around Mumbai and I’m sure when I get back there I’ll feel the same sort of space as well,” stated Boucher.