For Virat Kohli, it couldn't be a bigger statement if his young side could start off with a bang at Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 'spiritual home', a task which will be easier said than done.
Rohit Sharma will lead Mumbai Indians out in their first game of IPL 2019 at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday against Delhi Capitals.
Kohli was speaking on the eve of the Indian Premier League opener between his team Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings.
Warner has always been in the thick of things with SRH. He led by example with a staggering 848 runs and helped them win their maiden title in 2016 IPL.
The issue was resolved after talks between Rajasthan Cricket Association and the local sports council.
Kohli was left fuming when Pant conceded a single while attempting a Dhoni-like stumping during the fourth ODI against Australia.
Malinga is currently the ODI skipper and it is highly likely that he would be picked in Sri Lanka's World Cup squad.
Mumbai are keen on signing West Indies' Alzarri Joseph as a replacement.
The stage is set for the opening clash of Indian Premier League 2019 between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Here is the probable Playing XIs of CSK and RCB at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Eyeing to match the triple title feats of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, Kolkata Knight Riders will begin their campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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