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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is not just a cricket tournament; it’s a stage where players from across the globe showcase their talent, learn from the best, and evolve as cricketers. Among the newest entrants to this grand stage is South African all-rounder, who has been signed by Mumbai Indians (MI) for IPL 2025 as a replacement for the injured Lizaad Williams. Bosch’s excitement about joining MI reflects his hunger to grow as a cricketer and his eagerness to work alongside legends of the game.
A new chapter in South African’s career
Corbin Bosch’s journey to IPL 2025 is marked by notable achievements in domestic and international cricket. The 30-year-old medium pacer has made waves with his performances in the SA20 league, where he picked up 11 wickets in eight matches during the 2024-25 season. Additionally, his unbeaten knock of 81 against Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test further established his reputation as a dependable all-rounder.
Bosch has played 86 T20s, taking 59 wickets at an economy rate of 8.38, and scored 663 runs with two half-centuries to his name. His versatility as both a bowler and batter makes him a valuable asset for MI, a franchise known for nurturing talent and building championship-winning squads.
Learning from legends
One of the aspects that excites Bosch the most about joining MI is the opportunity to share the dressing room with world-class players like Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult. He believes their expertise will help him refine his craft as a fast bowler.
“I see it as an exciting opportunity for me to grow as a cricketer on and off the field, learning the mindset of the greats. We have some fantastic fast bowlers in our squad like Bumrah and Trent Boult I don’t think you can learn the art of fast bowling from guys much better than them. I’m excited about that and working with Mahela and we all know how great he was in his time. I’m buzzing for the experience and I think it can only do good for my cricket,” Bosch stated to Independent Media.
Moreover, Bosch is thrilled to work under Mahela Jayawardena, one of IPL’s most successful coaches. Jayawardena’s reappointment as MI’s head coach for IPL 2025 has brought renewed optimism to the team after a disappointing 2024 season. Bosch sees this collaboration as an invaluable opportunity to absorb insights from Jayawardena’s deep understanding of the game.
All-rounder goals for IPL 2025
Bosch is determined to make the most of his maiden IPL season. He has set clear goals for himself: playing as many matches as possible and contributing significantly to MI’s campaign.
“A big goal of mine is to play as many games as possible. I just want to play good cricket. The big thing is that these leagues, I see it as a huge opportunity to learn and grow my game so that when the next big opportunity comes, be it international cricket or another league, my game will stretch up to another level,” he added, emphasizing how exposure in leagues like the IPL can elevate a player’s game.
The South African all-rounder also highlighted how IPL experience has transformed players like Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen into world-class cricketers. He hopes that facing top-tier batters in IPL will sharpen his bowling skills and make him a more rounded cricketer.
“Hopefully, I come back a much better cricketer and more rounded cricketer so that one day we can win a trophy for South Africa,” Bosch said.
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A team with big ambitions
Indians, five-time IPL champions, have rebuilt their squad with an eye on reclaiming glory in IPL 2025. Retaining stalwarts like Rohit, Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav ensures leadership and experience within the team. New additions like Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar further strengthen their bowling attack.
MI will kick off their campaign against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on March 23 in what promises to be an electrifying El-Clasico clash. With Bosch joining this star-studded lineup, expectations are high for MI to bounce back from their poor showing last season and compete fiercely for their sixth IPL title.
