IPL 2023: Tom Moody analyses Mumbai Indians squad

Former Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Tom Moody feels the Mumbai Indians would struggle throughout this season. According to Tom, the Rohit Sharma led side has too many flaws in the team.

He also remarked that the team's balance is precarious at the moment which the five-time champions lack this season. Moreover, the Australian also believes that MI won't be able to add another prize to their cabinet this season.

The 57-year-old also stated that the team had too many power hitters, which doesn't make sense. He also stated that the club lacks expertise dealing with pressure situations which could be the cause of their failure this season.

"I'm concerned (for Mumbai Indians) because I sort of called it before the start of the IPL that I didn't think they'd be anywhere near the finals. I just feel there are too many holes amongst their team, and I don't think they've got a balance in their squad either. They don't have the domestic bowling depth and the international bowling depth,"

Moody said on ESPNCricinfo.

"They don't have balance with their overseas players either. They've got a lot of power-hitters and young power-hitters in (Dewald) Brevis, (Tristan) Stubbs and (Tim) David. Three of them are taking up the eight slots that you're given. That doesn't make sense to me. You can see tonight, just with RCB, how important experience is. Where is the experience in that squad?"

the Australian added.

Incidentally, after losing to Royal Challengers Bangalore in their first game of the season, Mumbai Indians are now ready to meet their main rival, Chennai Super Kings, on April 8 at Wankhede Stadium. MS Dhoni's team has played two matches in the competition, winning one and losing one.

They overcame Lucknow Super Giants by 12 runs in their previous match and would be confident of their prospects. Mumbai, on the other hand, will be looking to get back on track, although the going will be tough in the middle.

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