IPL 2022: Fast bowler Dhawal Kulkarni joins Mumbai Indians squad: Frustrated with the relentless struggle of his pacers, Mumbai Indians have brought in seasoned pacer Dhawal Kulkarni, who could be considered for the rest of the IPL games if he does well in the training session. Follow IPL 2022 live updates on InsideSport.IN
According to IPL sources, the 33-year-old right-arm pacer has joined the team bubble and will start training soon.
IPL 2022: Fast bowler Dhawal Kulkarni joins Mumbai Indians squad
Kulkarni was part of the official broadcaster’s commentary team before moving on to the five-time champions.
Mumbai’s pace spearhead Jaspreet Bumrah has scored 229 runs in eight matches and has managed to take just five wickets.
Other fast bowlers have also struggled this season. The performances of left-arm pacers Joydev Unadkat (losing six wickets and 190 runs in five matches) and Daniel Sams (losing six wickets and 209 runs in five matches) are very common.
Legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni blamed Unadkat for the game against Chennai Super Kings when he failed to defend 17 runs.
IPL 2022: Fast bowler Dhawal Kulkarni joins Mumbai Indians squad
Fast bowlers Timel Mills (six for five and losing 190 runs) and Basil Thampi (five for five and losing 152) also failed to impress.
Riley Meredith was also used in two games, but he gave up 65 runs and took just three wickets.
A regular in the Mumbai Ranji Trophy, Kulkarni also has IPL playing experience. Since making his debut in 2008, he has played in 92 matches and taken 86 wickets.
Kulkarni has played mostly for the Rajasthan Royals and has also played a number of games for the Mumbai Indians and the Gujarat Lions.
Mumbai Indians have already been knocked out of the play-offs after losing eight matches in a row.
IPL 2022: Fast bowler Dhawal Kulkarni joins Mumbai Indians squad
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