During an ESPNCricinfo show, former international cricketers Faf du Plessis and Abhinav Mukund expressed contrasting opinions on the MI opening pair. Both kept Rohit Sharma in an opening position but debated Ryan Rickelton and Quinton de Kock.
But, in the recently concluded 2026 T20 World Cup, Ryan Rickelton was the Number 3 batter for South Africa. But Plessis felt that Mumbai should keep him as the opener, like the previous season. The former cricketer also opined that the Mumbai Indians grabbed Quinton de Kock because he was available at the base value.
Why did he choose to stick with Ryan Rickelton over Quinton de Kock?
He did not completely disqualify a proven opener like Quinton de Kock, who did a brilliant job in the past, and appeared as the leading run-scorer in the SA20 as well. But, a team building which is a part of a process leading towards the future, Plessis sticks with the younger option.
In contrast, Abhinav Mukund picked up Quinton de Kock
On the other side, Abhinav Mukund, a former Indian batter, opined in support of turning back the clock with Quinton de Kock, who was a pivotal part of MI’s IPL 2020 winning set-up, scoring 503 runs in 16 matches.
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