IPL 2022 – Harbhajan gears up for MI vs CSK – The match between multiple-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings is dubbed ‘El Clasico’ as it is one of the most sought after contests of the season whenever these two titans clash. Harbhajan Singh, who featured in IPL for both teams, believes the game is an equivalent to an India-Pakistan match in the league such is the rivalry the two teams and their fans enjoy. Follow IPL 2022 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
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The Harbhajan derby – The 2011 World Cup winner Harbhajan who has played for both CSK and MI was seen thrilled by the prospect of the two giants facing off at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. Harbhajan won both IPL and Champions League with MI and was part of the CSK team before ending his association with the five-time champions.
IPL 2022: MI vs CSK clash in TATA IPL gives me the feel of an India-Pakistan game says Harbhajan Singh
MI vs CSK battle – Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh – who has been a part of both the camps in the past in his TATA IPL career – reckons how an MI vs CSK game gives him the feel of an India-Pakistan game because the emotions run high.
Speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Harbhajan said, “It felt strange when I first wore the CSK jersey after sitting in the Mumbai Indians dressing room for 10 years. For me, both the teams have been very special. The match between these two IPL giants gives the feeling of an India-Pakistan contest due to the rivalry factor and the level of competition. When I first stepped down on the field against MI, I was praying for the match to end soon because there was emotion and a lot of pressure involved in that game. Luckily that match ended early and CSK won it.”
Suryakumar Yadav and Dewald Brevis further spoke about their part of the excitement of being around the team, challenges and the opposition team.
IPL 2022: MI vs CSK clash in TATA IPL gives me the feel of an India-Pakistan game says Harbhajan Singh
Speaking on the MI TV on Star Sports, Suryakumar Yadav said, “I think it has been going on for a decade now people are talking about MI vs CSK. I think it has always been there and I feel it will always be there because that bond between the two teams is very special whenever both the teams take the ground against each other, I feel it’s a completely different atmosphere altogether.”
South Africa’s U-19 World Cup star Dewald Brevis was also seen sharing opinions as he opened up on how his father switched from MI to KKR. The MI star’s father was a KKR fan but switched to MI, while his mother was a MI fan when he was purchased by the Mumbai franchise.
Baby ABD speaks – Dewald Brevis further spoke about his support system back home, Brevis said, “For our family, the IPL is one of the biggest T20 leagues we follow. I really want to be honest about my family. So from the start of the IPL, my mother has been a Mumbai supporter. She loves Mumbai and she was so happy and grateful when I got contracted here. My Dad was from Kolkata but everyone in the family moved now to Mumbai. I still need to work a bit on my brother as he is a CSK supporter but I think he will get in there.”
The MI vs CSK match will start at 7:30 PM on Thursday (April 21) as both teams will come with intent to win.
IPL 2022: MI vs CSK clash in TATA IPL gives me the feel of an India-Pakistan game says Harbhajan Singh
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