Former New Zealand cricketer Mitchell McClenaghan, currently participating in the Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2023 for Manipal Tigers, discussed the possibility of making a return to the Indian Premier League (IPL), expressing a particular interest in rejoining the Mumbai Indians.
Having played a significant role for Mumbai Indians from 2015 to 2020, McClenaghan accumulated 71 wickets in 56 appearances. Although he was released from the team in 2020, the 37-year-old cricketer acknowledged that reuniting with Mumbai Indians is a personal goal. He stated, “MI would be a goal of mine to reunite with that franchise.”
McClenaghan is currently focusing on his coaching courses, exploring the coaching aspect of the game. Whether he returns to cricket locally or globally within the T20 circuit remains uncertain, but the prospect of joining Mumbai Indians, either as a player or in a mentorship role, intrigues him.
Expressing empathy for Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, McClenaghan mentioned feeling “really bad” for Rohit after India lost to Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final. Recognizing Rohit’s dedication to tournament preparation and his transformative impact on Indian cricket, McClenaghan emphasized the disappointment of not achieving the desired result.
Mitchell McClenaghan’s sentiments shed light on the complexities of a player’s career trajectory post-playing days and the emotional rollercoaster experienced by cricketers in major tournaments.
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