3 unsold bowlers who could have changed Mumbai Indians' fortunes
Starting the season as one of the favorites to clinch the title, Mumbai Indians have had a dismal campaign this season.
Their elimination can be attributed to ineffective bowling, sloppy fielding and otiose decision-making throughout the season. They haven't been able to fit in a proper overseas pacer in their line-up. Although they have tried several pacers in the form of Mitchell McClenaghan and Mustafizur Rahman, they have been a no-hoper.
However, had they acquired the players in the following list, they could have seen a huge difference in their position on the points table.
#3 Kyle Abbott
South African bowler Kyle Abbott has been a part of Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab in the past.
He can swing the ball both ways and can be a great opening bowler. He can be lethal with his in-swingers at flat tracks, and also play some big hits occasionally.
Abbott went unsold in the auction after having been priced at Rs. 1.5 crores. Mumbai Indians have tried several opening bowlers in the form of Mitchell McClenaghan, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya and Mustafizur Rahman but none of them were successful.
As Abbott got to play only 5 games in the IPL, he couldn't make much of an impact. But in the 21 T20's he has played for the Proteas, he has 26 scalps to his name.
Had Mumbai Indians brought in Abbott as an option, they would have had an able opening bowler.