Sunil Gavaskar praises Mumbai Indians for player development

Sunil Gavaskar has praised the Mumbai Indians cricket team for their important role in developing players for the Indian national team. He highlighted that their impact goes beyond winning five IPL titles. During a post-match discussion, Gavaskar noted that MI has produced several star players, including Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, and the Pandya brothers. He specifically commended Krunal Pandya for his strong performance in a recent match against Kolkata Knight Riders, where he took three wickets. Gavaskar mentioned the contribution of Mumbai's cricket environment, emphasizing the mentorship of legends like Sachin Tendulkar. He pointed out that talents like Chahal benefited from this foundation, even if they didn’t play for MI directly. Reactions on social media were mixed. Some users suggested additional names of players who have excelled in international cricket due to MI's influence. Others questioned the idea, suggesting it was more about a "Mumbai lobby," stating that success can also be seen from players developed by other teams. The Mumbai Indians are scheduled to face the Chennai Super Kings later today at 7:30 PM. Fans are encouraged to follow IPL 2025 for more updates, including schedules and player rankings.