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IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma Joins MS Dhoni In Elite List, Achieves Massive T20 Milestone

Rohit Sharma added a huge feat to his already illustrious career as Mumbai Indians face Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 in Bengaluru on Saturday. The MI skipper became the second Indian after MS Dhoni to captain in 200 T20 matches. Overall, Dhoni (307) and Darren Sammy (208) are the two other cricketers who are ahead of Rohit in the elite list. When it comes to the IPL, Rohit is again second with 143 games, but he has won the tournament five times.

RCB vs MI Live Score, IPL 2023: RCB Skipper Faf Du Plessis Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl vs MI

RCB vs MI, IPL 2023 Live Updates: Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis has won the toss and opted to bowl first against Mumbai Indians. RCB and MI square off in a blockbuster clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. RCB have won each of their last three fixtures against MI, and would look to make that four on the bounce against the five-time champions. Once again, the focus will be on star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after both had a torrid season with the bat last year. RCB had entered the Qualifier 2 last season, while MI had ended at the bottom of the table. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Mumbai Indians Predicted XI vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2023: Who Will Partner Jofra Archer In Attack?

After a torrid season last year, which saw them finish bottom of the points table, five-time champions Mumbai Indians eye a winning start when they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Eyeing a record-extending sixth title, Mumbai will aim to put their best foot forward against a formidable RCB side. Captain Rohit Sharma and pacer Jofra Archer have been declared fit by head coach Mark Boucher. However, MI will miss the services of star pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Jhye Richardson.

Rohit Sharma, Jofra Archer Fit For Mumbai Indians' IPL 2023 Opener Against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Confirms Coach Mark Boucher

Mumbai Indians head coach Mark Boucher confirmed that skipper Rohit Sharma and pacer Jofra Archer are fit for their IPL opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday. There were speculations that Rohit might not be available for the opening game as he had missed the captains' photo shoot in Ahmedabad. But Boucher dispelled all rumours. "Yes, Rohit is fit. He has trained the last two days and is 100 per cent ready to go. I think he didn't feel particularly well that morning and just as a precaution, we told him to stay at home," Boucher said at the pre-match press conference on Saturday.

"High Speed Warning!" Jasprit Bumrah, Jofra Archer Meet Up Ahead of IPL. Internet Amazed

Mumbai Indians are all set to begin their campaign for IPL 2023 against Royal Challengers on Sunday at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The five-time champions, who finished at the bottom of the points table last season, will aim for redemption. However, the Rohit Sharma-led side faced a blow even before the start of tournament, as they will be missing out on the services of their senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah. The star India pacer has been out of action since September 2022 and will be missing the IPL as well as the upcoming World Test Championship final, due to his back injury. Bumrah's injury means that MI fans will have wait for another year to see the pace duo of him and Jofra Archer, together on field.

Jofra Archer Provides Massive Update About His Availability For Ashes Series

England pacer Jofra Archer admitted that playing more than one Ashes Test during the summer would be a "bonus" for him after his return from injury, which kept him out of the sport for nearly two years. Archer is aware of opportunities that are before him in 2023, with a home Ashes summer and defence of 50-over World Cup title in India during October-November after it. These are the events which helped him announce his arrival at international level back in 2019. "It is pretty similar actually. If you caught form at the right time in 2019, you probably would have been able to carry it throughout the whole summer, whereas now you have got a couple of months before the World Cup," said Archer as quoted by ESPNCricinfo.

Jofra Archer Ticking All Boxes, Shaping Up Well For Ashes And 50-Over World Cup: Matthew Mott

England fast bowler Jofra Archer is "ticking all the boxes" following his return from debilitating elbow and back injuries but is still "not fully firing on all cylinders", their white-ball Australian head coach Matthew Mott has said. Archer, 27, has not payed for England since March 2021 and not taken part in any competitive match since July 2021, as he struggled with elbow injuries and back stress fracture. He was scheduled to return to the field last year after undergoing multiple elbow surgeries in 2021 but a back stress fracture days before his comeback further delayed his return.

'Box office' Archer ready to be patient after injury return

Jofra Archer said it is a "surreal" feeling to be back playing cricket again after a lengthy injury lay-off and the England speedster knows he must be patient during his comeback in an important year for the team.

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IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma Joins MS Dhoni In Elite List, Achieves Massive T20 Milestone

RCB vs MI Live Score, IPL 2023: RCB Skipper Faf Du Plessis Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl vs MI

Mumbai Indians Predicted XI vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2023: Who Will Partner Jofra Archer In Attack?

Rohit Sharma, Jofra Archer Fit For Mumbai Indians' IPL 2023 Opener Against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Confirms Coach Mark Boucher

"High Speed Warning!" Jasprit Bumrah, Jofra Archer Meet Up Ahead of IPL. Internet Amazed

Jofra Archer Provides Massive Update About His Availability For Ashes Series

Jofra Archer Ticking All Boxes, Shaping Up Well For Ashes And 50-Over World Cup: Matthew Mott

'Box office' Archer ready to be patient after injury return