'Kangaali me aata geela'- Twitter reacts after MI announce Chris Jordan as 'Replacement player' for IPL 2023

Chris Jordan

England fast bowler Chris Jordan has been roped in by Mumbai Indians as a replacement player for the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. Jordan went unsold at the IPL 2023 auction last December, but his previous IPL experience with multiple franchises and his recent T20 form led to his inclusion in the Mumbai squad.

Jordan has picked up 27 wickets in 28 IPL innings, averaging 30.85 and an economy rate of 9.32. He last played in the IPL in 2022 for Chennai Super Kings, where he managed two wickets in four matches. With Mumbai struggling with their international fast bowlers this season, Jordan's addition is a much-needed boost to the team.

Mumbai Indians have had to deal with Jasprit Bumrah being unavailable, Jhye Richardson being ruled out, and Jofra Archer only recently returning from Belgium after meeting an elbow specialist. While Riley Meredith has replaced Richardson, it remains unknown who Jordan has replaced in the Mumbai camp.

Jordan's recent T20 experience with Gulf Giants in the ILT20 tournament in February, where he finished as the leading wicket-taker with 20 wickets in ten innings at an average of 13.80, has made him a valuable addition to the Mumbai squad. He also played three T20Is against Bangladesh last month.

Jofra Archer is expected to play for Mumbai on Sunday evening against Rajasthan Royals, with the team hoping to move up from their current ninth position on the IPL points table. With the addition of Chris Jordan, Mumbai will have more depth in their fast-bowling department, which could prove crucial in the remaining matches of the IPL.

Chris Jordan's inclusion in the Mumbai Indians squad is a significant boost to the team's chances of making it to the playoffs. With his experience in the IPL and recent T20 form, Jordan could prove to be a game-changer for Mumbai in the remaining matches of the IPL 2023 season.