IPL 2022 | Zaheer Khan backs Mumbai Indians following four consecutive defeats

Mumbai Indians' Director of Cricket Operations Zaheer Khan said they have failed to win close games during this IPL. However, he backs the five-time champions to regain momentum with 11 more league games still to play. MI remained winless in IPL 2022 even after Saturday's game as Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated them by seven wickets.

Speaking after the game in a clip uploaded by IPLT20.com, Khan said, "Basically, you've got to close those moments in the game where the momentum is shifting, and as a team, we haven't been able to do that. So, that is something we have to focus on. Keep working on that, keep building on that because it's a long season, so we have to keep things tight, keep things together."

In almost all the four games they lost, Mumbai Indians had the upper hand but failed to carry forward the momentum. Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals lost wickets in a heap while chasing huge totals against Mumbai; however, they eventually won.

"As I said, there are still 11 league matches to go, so we've got to get on a roll. We've seen in this tournament that teams get on a losing roll or the winning momentum, and those back to back wins are something we will see. It's just a matter of a first win. At times, you get tight; you start doubting yourself in situations where the pressure is highest. 

So, that is something which we have to be aware of and look for that spark in that group. But, of course, not every day will be your day, but the individuals having a good day need to carry the team and get us that win, which will be very important," Zaheer Khan concluded.

Mumbai Indians will face the Punjab Kings at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Wednesday and will try to earn their first points in the cash-rich league.