Piyush Chawla’s skill-set will not only help Mumbai Indians in the pressure situation in this year’s IPL but his immense experience will also be useful in mentoring the young spinners in the squad, the defending champions said on Thursday.
Mumbai Indians strengthened their spin department with adding 32-year-old Chawla to the squad at the most recent auction.
“I have played with Piyush since U-19 days. And I know, he is a very attacking bowler, which is something that we wanted in our spin bowling department,” Rohit, who has led MI to record five titles, said in a video posted on side’s official Twitter handle.
Mumbai Indians Director of Cricket Operations Zaheer Khan said that Chawla’s experience will also help young Rahul Chahar.
“We value his experience very highly. We have Rahul Chahar also in the team, who is an upcoming, young talent. The experience of Piyush Chawla is surely going to help him as well,” said Zaheer.
"Piyush Chawla is not only going to bring his game or skill sets to the team, but also his wealth of experience. He has been in pressure situations (and) he has a bigger role to play,” added Zaheer.