IPL Buzz: MI trade Markande for DC’s Rutherford

Mumbai Indians have announced that they have traded leg-spinner Mayank Markande for promising West Indian all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford from Delhi Capitals. Markande was an impressive performer for the Mumbai-based franchise during the 2018 season, picking up 15 wickets. But he played second fiddle to Rahul Chahar during the 2019 edition, as MI ended up winning the title.

Owner Akash Ambani confirmed the trade, praising Markande in the statement:

“We wish Mayank the very best for his future. He is a brilliant talent and we were fortunate to have spotted and nurtured him early. It is a difficult decision for us, but we are releasing him for better cricketing prospects and know that he is on the cusp of emerging as yet another shining star of Indian cricket. He will always be a part of the Mumbai Indians family.”

Excited and thrilled as Sherfane is 🤩

We welcome the new member to our Blue and Gold #OneFamily 🤗💙#CricketMeriJaan pic.twitter.com/yDDSSl7AsA

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) August 1, 2019

Ambani also stated that he was looking forward to welcoming Rutherford in the MI family:

“I am excited to welcome the talented Sherfane into our family. He has impressed us with his all-round skills and match-winning attitude. His exploits across the world at such an early stage of his career have been impressive and we believe he finds his home at MI.”

Rutherford made his IPL debut in 2019 with the Delhi Capitals. He played 7 matches, scoring 73 runs and picking up 1 wicket. The all-rounder is known for his big-hitting ability and is also a handy pacer.