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IPL 2021: Scott Styris points out Mumbai Indians' similarity with the America sports franchise which makes them successful
Former New Zealand cricketer Scott Styris has explained the reason why Mumbai Indians have been highly successful in the IPL. According to the cricketer turned commentator, Mumbai has been able to scout talents and give them the right opportunity by backing them with training.
Styris pointed out by taking the examples of the Pandya brothers and Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah arrived in the Mumbai Indians camp at a young age and made his debut in 2013. In 2015, Hardik played for Mumbai for the first time and a year later, his older brother, Krunal also made his debut.
Since playing for the Mumbai Indians, the trio has gone on to make their debut for India and their time with Mumbai has been effective for them and the franchise. In 2013, Mumbai won their first title and followed that with four more titles in subsequent years, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. Styris said that the style of scouting which Mumbai has done is similar to what happens in the United States of America, with other sports such as Basketball and Baseball. “I am an American sports fan, and scouting is a huge part of what they do over there. This is your job as well as your ability to find players under the radar. Look at what has happened to Mumbai, the way they have been able to find and develop the Pandya brothers. The way they have been able to get Jasprit Bumrah. I am a full believer, 100% behind the scouting,” Styris said while talking on a Star Sports show.
