New Delhi, Sep 16 (UNI) Former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels it will be a challenge for Chennai Super Kings to face Mumbai Indians pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult who are world class bowlers and in the T20 format both have the ability to take wickets.
“I am really excited to watch how Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah will bowl with the new ball, because we all know Bumrah and Boult are world class bowlers, and in the T20 format both are wicket-taking options," Gambhir said on Star Sports show Cricket Connected.
"There will be a challenge for Chennai Super Kings considering they do not have Suresh Raina batting at No 3 who pulled out of the league due to personal reasons while Shane Watson has not played international cricket for a long time, so we would want to know who will open with him and
how will these batsmen face these bowlers,"
"I am skewed more towards Mumbai Indians for the opening match because if we notice the team balance and the depth of the squad while not forgetting the addition of Trent Boult in the squad can prove to be an excellent option".
"Every team wants a bowler who will take wickets with a new ball and use Bumrah in an experimental way. I would want to see how these two bowlers perform with the new ball not only in the first match but throughout the tournament,” Gambhir added.
A left-arm seamer, who will bring the ball inside for a right hand batsman while Bumrah believes in an unorthodox style of bowling.
Defending champions Mumbai Indians will take on last year runners-up Chennai Super Kings in the opener on September 19 at Abu Dhabi.
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