IPL Auction 2019: One mistake made by each team

Mumbai Indians- Did not go after Axar Patel

Axar Patel would have played the role of the lead spinner at the MI

The Mumbai Indians missed a trick by not pursuing the experienced IPL campaigner Axar Patel at the auction. In the last season, Mumbai played mainly played Mayank Markande and Krunal Pandya as their two front-line spinners.

While Krunal Pandya was under-bowled, Markande started the tournament well but went for a lot of runs at the fag end. The Delhi Capitals purchased Axar Patel and MI missed out on a quality spinner.

Hence, the Mumbai Indians ignored a skilled and smart bowler who is known for his accuracy, ability to keep things tight in the middle and score some crucial runs for his team in the death overs with the bat.

Axar could have also provided competition to the two spinners mentioned above and hence strengthened the Mumbai Indians' bowling department.

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