'Lamba Saas Leneka Aur Lamba Sula Deneka': Mumbai Indians 'Spirit Coach' Jackie Shroff Inspires Players Ahead Of IPL 2025 season; Video

Mumbai Indians have taken a unique step ahead of IPL 2025 by appointing Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff as their 'Spirit Coach.' This initiative aims to boost the morale of the team and bring a fresh energy as they gear up for the new season. Social media clip by MI sees Shroff inspiring his players in the very "Bhidu" fashion

MI launched its own version of ‘Fab 5’, naming them as their most influential players as part of this elite group: Hardik Pandya (Bhai), Suryakumar Yadav (Dada), Jasprit Bumrah (Boss), Tilak Varma (Bunty), and Rohit Sharma (Bhidu).

Mumbai Indians Set for IPL 2025 Opener Against CSK, Hardik Pandya to Miss First Match

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians are gearing up for the upcoming IPL 2025 season, which kicks off on March 22. After a disappointing run in the previous edition, the team is determined to make a strong comeback in the tournament’s 18th edition.

Mumbai Indians will begin their campaign with a high-voltage clash against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The match will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, March 23, at 7:30 PM (IST).

However, MI will have to play their opening game without regular captain Hardik Pandya. He has been handed a one-match suspension due to repeated slow-over rate violations in IPL 2024. In his absence, either former skipper Rohit Sharma or star batter Suryakumar Yadav is expected to lead the team.

MI squad for IPL 2025

Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Karn Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Deepak Chahar, Nangeyalia Kharote, Will Jacks, Ashwani Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Reece Topley, Krishnan Shrijith, Raj Angad Bawa, Satyanarayana Raju, Bevon Jacobs, Arjun Tendulkar, Lizaad Williams, and Vignesh Puthur.