Chris Jordan joins Mumbai Indians for remainder of the IPL 2023

Published at :April 30, 2023 at 9:11 PM

Modified at :April 30, 2023 at 9:11 PM

Mumbai Indians will face RR in the 1000th game of the IPL in Mumbai on April 30, 2023.

England all-rounder Chris Jordan has joined Mumbai Indians (MI) for the remainder of the IPL 2023, ESPNCricinfo stated on social media on April 30, 2023, ahead of the side’s encounter against Rajasthan Royals (RR) which will be played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians (MI) are struggling in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season with only three wins from seven matches. Injury to key players has also marred MI's season this time around. Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out already and they also lost the services of Jhye Richardson before the tournament began.

Their trump card this season, England’s Jofra Archer started off well but has been troubled by his elbow issues and missed a few games before returning back. It was reported that Archer flew to Belgium in the middle of the tournament to consult the surgeon who had performed the procedure on his elbow and has reportedly undergone the knife once more.

Meanwhile, the MI are doing with what they have got in Arjun Tendulkar, Jason Behrendorff, and Riley Meredith, who replaced Richardson in the pace department.

Chris Jordan replaces an unconfirmed member of the MI side; seen practicing with squad before RR game

England’s Chris Jordan is no stranger to the Indian Premier League as the bowler has previously played for sides like Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the past.

He is a seasoned T20 campaigner who has all the skills of a bowler and can wield the long handle as well.

However, interestingly there is yet to be any official confirmation from MI about his inclusion and the player who he has replaced has also not been named.

The rest of the bowling attack is thin on experience and Jordan's arrival might just change things for the side. Jordan has already joined the squad as he was spotted with the players ahead of the RR clash at the Wankhede Stadium.