Mumbai Indians (MI): Difference between revisions
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== History == | == History == | ||
The Mumbai franchise was announced in January 2008 when the Board of Control for Cricket in India introduced eight city-based teams for the inaugural IPL season. Reliance Industries Limited acquired the franchise for US$111.9 million, making it the most expensive team at the time. The ownership rights were secured under the leadership of Mukesh Ambani. | The Mumbai franchise was announced in January 2008 when the Board of Control for Cricket in India introduced eight city-based teams for the inaugural IPL season. Reliance Industries Limited acquired the franchise for US$111.9 million, making it the most expensive team at the time. The ownership rights were secured under the leadership of Mukesh Ambani.<ref>{{cite web |title=Franchises for board's new Twenty20 league |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/franchises-for-board-s-new-twenty20-league-310819 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=9 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=IPL announces franchise owners |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-announces-franchise-owners-333193 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=9 January 2026}}</ref> | ||
'''Achievements''' | '''Achievements''' | ||
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As of recent seasons, Hardik Pandya serves as the team captain, while Mahela Jayawardene is associated with the coaching setup. Rohit Sharma is the team’s leading run-scorer, and Lasith Malinga holds the record for most wickets. | As of recent seasons, Hardik Pandya serves as the team captain, while Mahela Jayawardene is associated with the coaching setup. Rohit Sharma is the team’s leading run-scorer, and Lasith Malinga holds the record for most wickets. | ||
== Home Ground == | == Home Ground == | ||