IPL CRICKET MATCH 2010 MUMBAI INDIANS

MUMBAI 

INDIANS

MUMBAI INDIANS' TIME TO ROCK?

STRENGTHS: The biggest strength of this team lies in the fact that Sachin Tendulkar, at 36, is in the form of his life. His opening partnership with Sanath Jayasuriya is scary. The third major weapon in this lineup is new recruit Kieron Pollard. Abhishek Nayar is a good finisher, Zaheer, Malinga and Harbhajan are never easy to get away. and there's Bravo's magic!

WEAKNESESS: Jayasuriya is ageing. The middle order has always been a worry. In the past, Nayar has been left with too much to do. The domestic players haven't been up to the mark. The fielding, despite Rhodes' presence, has failed to lift itself, especially at the death.

OPPORTUNITIES: MI have failed to do justice to their huge billing, so the players must be hungry, Tendulkar always sets targets for himself, and his aim for this season must surely be to add the IPL trophy to his cabinet! Harbhajan hasn't had the best of IPL experiences and must be looking to make amends.

THREATS: The sky high expectation of fans. a team that has Tendulkar is expected to win everything. Big stars and locals have failed to gel. Pollard's reputation as the costliest buy may put pressure on him too.

2008: FINISHED 5TH; 2009: FINISHED 7th.