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“How Will You Manage Studies?”: Mumbai Indians Teen Gets Tricky Question From Mom, His Reply Viral | Cricket News
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“How Will You Manage Studies?”: Mumbai Indians Teen Gets Tricky Question From Mom, His Reply Viral | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mumbai Indians acquired the services of 17-year-old South African speedster Kwena Maphaka as a replacement for Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madushanka for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Madushanka, who was bought by MI for Rs 4.6 crore, suffered a hamstring injury during Sri Lanka's second ODI against Bangladesh earlier this month. Meanwhile, Maphaka will link up with fellow South African and MI head coach Mark Boucher. The 17-year-old caught everyone's eye during U19 World Cup at home this year, scalping 21 wickets at an average of 9.71.Maphaka arrived at MI's team hotel in Mumbai but was taken aback by a tricky question from his mother.In a video posted by MI, the admin posed a question on behlaf of Maphaka's mom, who asked how he would manage his studies.Re...
IPL 2024: MI Rope In Kwena Maphaka In Place Of Dilshan Madushanka, GT Name Sandeep Warrier As Mohammed Shami’s Replacement | Cricket News
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IPL 2024: MI Rope In Kwena Maphaka In Place Of Dilshan Madushanka, GT Name Sandeep Warrier As Mohammed Shami’s Replacement | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mumbai Indians on Wednesday named uncapped South African medium-pacer Kwena Maphaka as injured Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madushanka's replacement for the upcoming IPL season. The 23-year-old Lankan pacer suffered a hamstring injury in the just-concluded ODI series in Bangladesh, which the visitors lost 1-2. Madushanka was roped in by MI during the IPL Auction ahead of the upcoming season for Rs 4.6 crore, having shone during the ODI World Cup last year, claiming 21 wickets in nine meetings.Meanwhile, the 17-year-old Maphaka came into the limelight after being adjudged the Player of the Tournament during the U19 World Cup at home this year, scalping 21 wickets at an average of 9.71.He is rated very highly by Proteas legend Allan Donald.Having played for South Africa A and South Afri...