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Mumbai Indians (MI), one of the most successful franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has made a significant move to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2024 IPL players’ auction. In a recent announcement, the five-time IPL champions revealed that they have successfully acquired the services of a prominent West Indies’ dynamic all-rounder through a trade with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
Mumbai Indians include a versatile all-rounder to their squad
Romario Shepherd, the 28-year-old Guyanese all-rounder, has been added by Mumbai to their squad. Shepherd, who has played 4 IPL matches, was traded to MI for his existing fee of INR 50 Lakh. He comes with an impressive reputation as a versatile cricketer. Known for his all-rounꦚd skills, Shepherd can be relied upon to contribute both with the ball and the bat.
He is equipped with a wide range of bowling tricks and variations, making him a valuable asset for any team’s bowling attack. Additionally, Shepherd’s ability to finish innings with powerful hitting has earned him recognition as a dependable lower-order batsman.
Journey from Guyana to West Indies
Shepherd made his domestic debut for Guyana in the Regional Super50 competition in 2016. His immediate🐼 impact on debut marked the beginning of a promising career. Shortly after, he secured a deal with the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). In 2018, his impressive performances earned him a call-up to represent the West Indies at the international level.
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Shepherd’s credentials in the T20 format are striking, boasting a remarkable batting strike-rate of over 150. He has also taken 109 wickets in 99 T20 games, showcasing his effectiveness as a bowler in the shortest format of the game.
A new chapter
The trade with Lucknoဣw Super Giants (LSG) now brings Shepherd to the Mumbai Indians, making MI the third IPL franchise he has represented. The star all-rounder had previously played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2022 season and join🅷ed Lucknow Super Giants in 2023.
