Mumbai Indians secured their spot in the playoffs of IPL 2023 after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in a big run chase. Cameron Green, who earned his maiden IPL century, proved his worth in the team and caught the attention of former India cricketer Irfan Pathan. Pathan praised Green’s sensational batting and even suggested that he should be batting at number three, as opposed to his usual position at number six.
Pathan believes that Green will be a potential match-winner for Mumbai Indians, who invested heavily in the young Australia all-rounder during the IPL Auctions. Pathan suggested that Green should be batting higher up the order because pitches in Chennai and Ahmedabad, where the playoffs are to be held, will be challenging due to the slow nature of the pitches.
On Super Sunday, IPL history was made as an unprecedented three centuries were hit across two games. Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill both achieved stupendous centuries, with Kohli earning praise from former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar for his batting masterclass against Gujarat Titans.
Harbhajan Singh also weighed in on Kohli’s performance, highlighting his excellent technique and ability to play in any format of the game. Singh also praised Shubman Gill, who he believes possesses a lazy elegance and constructs his innings brilliantly, making him a prospective talent for India.