Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim anticipates a victory for Mumbai Indians (MI) in their Qualifier 2 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS), citing MI’s strong momentum and dominant performance. He also expressed his hope for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the first time, particularly in Virat Kohli’s 18th season. Karim highlighted Kohli’s impressive form, noting his 614 runs in 14 matches with a striking average and rate.
Furthermore, Karim discussed India’s upcoming five-Test series in England, emphasizing the opportunity for a young team under newly appointed captain Shubman Gill to excel. He acknowledged the depth of talent in Indian cricket, with youngsters receiving chances to showcase their abilities. The series begins on June 20th and marks the start of a new World Test Championship cycle. Karim also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s support for young talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter, recognizing his exceptional performance and the growing reach of the game.