Published 15:16 IST, November 11th 2020
IPL 2020 final: Wasim Jaffer pokes fun at home city Mumbai after winning record 5th title
Punjab batting coach Wasim Jaffer took to social media to congratulate Rohit Sharma's Mumbai post their heroics in the Dream11 IPL 2020 final, with an advice.
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Mumbai team played a dominant brand of cricket in 13th edition of Dream11 Indian Premier League. approach proved to be beneficial for side as y outdid star-studded Delhi side to successfully defend ir title. cricket fraternity also was all praises for Rohit Sharma's men. However, one particular appreciation post from a former Indian cricketer came into limelight for its cheeky nature.
Dream11 IPL 2020 final: Wasim Jaffer wants Mumbai team to take a couple of years off
Prior to latest edition of cash-rich league, Mumbai team already had a record-breaking tally of four trophies in ir cabinet. With yet ar prolific season, y have achieved various feats that were missing from ir illustrious stints in competition. Rohit Sharma became only captain after MS Dhoni to successfully defend a title in league's history, Mumbai title wins had come in years 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019 before recently concluded edition.
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y have successfully overcome even-year shackles with ir triumphant run this season. Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer, who also was a stakeholder in Dream11 IPL 2020 due to his association with Punjab franchise as a batting coach, has an interesting proposition for Dream11 IPL 2020 winners. veteran took to his Twitter account to congratulate champions and also asked m to take a break for a couple of years.
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IPL 2020 final: Mumbai conquer Delhi to clinch ir 5th title
In spite of losing toss to Delhi, Rohit Sharma and co. meant business right from first ball of duel. With Trent Boult sending in-form Marcus Stoinis back to pavilion, Delhi outfit was in deep waters. ir bowling line-up decimated vulnerable Delhi top order with regular blows. Despite a fighting 96-run partnership from young guns Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant, y could only post a below-par total of 156.
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Mumbai batsmen wasted time as Quinton de Kock and Rohit Sharma quickly got into groove. captain played a responsibility kck of 68 runs along with useful contributions from Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav, which resulted in result going in ir favour. Mumbai claimed victories in all four matches against Delhi this season and emerged as Dream11 IPL 2020 winners with ir thumping win on Tuesday.
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Im source: Wasim Jaffer / Mumbai team / Instagram
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15:16 IST, November 11th 2020