Mumbai Indians have suffered their second significant blow in quick succession as Kartik Sharma fell for 18 off 19 balls, caught by Mitchell Santner off the bowling of Jasprit Bumrah \u2014 but the bigger concern in the Mumbai camp right now is not the wicket itself. Santner, diving forward at deep square leg to complete the catch, has injured his shoulder and Akash Ambani was seen visibly concerned, coming near the dugout to personally check on the New Zealand all-rounder.<\/p>\n
The dismissal came on a full toss from Bumrah \u2014 always a dangerous delivery to face from the world\u2019s best bowler even when the ball is above waist height \u2014 and Kartik Sharma whipped it hard toward deep square leg. Santner, stationed there, had to throw himself forward in a full-length dive to complete what turned out to be a good low catch. The impact of hitting the ground at pace at that angle brought an immediate reaction from Santner, who clutched his shoulder even as his teammates came across to check on him.<\/p>\n
The scorecard will read 18 off 19 balls \u2014 a forgettable number for a young batter handed an opportunity in an MI lineup that has been searching for stability and consistency. But the knock was not entirely without merit. Kartik Sharma hit two clean sixes against Santner \u2014 proper, clean hits that spoke to timing and power \u2014 which suggested the ability is present even if the application and consistency are not yet there at IPL level.<\/p>\n
Those two sixes aside, the innings was exactly what the commentary described \u2014 mediocre. Nineteen balls for 18 runs in a T20 chase or innings situation is a rate of scoring that creates pressure on the batters around you rather than relieving it. The inability to rotate strike effectively and the eventual full toss dismissal off Bumrah will be the images that define the innings rather than the two sixes.<\/p>\n
Jasprit Bumrah taking a wicket with a full toss is a reminder of something that every batter who has faced him understands \u2014 even when he bowls the wrong ball, the result can go either way. A full toss from Bumrah still carries pace, still has subtle movement off the pitch, and still has the psychological weight of being delivered by a bowler who can follow it with anything. Kartik Sharma went for the big whip across the line and found Santner in the deep.<\/p>\n
The injury Santner has sustained diving for the catch is now the dominant subplot of this match. A shoulder injury from a forward dive can range from a minor joint stress that passes within minutes to something that requires rest or medical attention. Akash Ambani leaving the MI owner\u2019s area to personally check on Santner near the dugout is a visible signal of the concern within the camp.<\/p>\n
Santner is too important to MI\u2019s bowling attack and batting depth \u2014 particularly as a left-arm spinner who can both trouble right-handers and contribute useful lower-order runs \u2014 for any shoulder concern to be taken lightly. His availability to continue bowling in this innings and his fitness going forward will be the key medical question MI\u2019s management and support staff are dealing with while the match continues.<\/p>\n
MI have lost two wickets in the period and have a star player being assessed for injury. The dugout is watching. Akash Ambani is watching. And Bumrah, typically, is just getting on with his day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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