Brian Lara has expressed concern over the Mumbai Indians, saying the defending champions are lacking confidence and that the added duty of travelling from one venue to another for a series of matches will only make things more cumbersome for the defending champions. MI have played all five of their matches in IPL 2021 at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium, where they have won two and lost three. Also Read | IPL 2021, Live Score and Updates: CSK vs SRH"I mean, it's such a tournament that it’s so hard to say. However, in the next two games – against Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings – the defending champions faced rather comprehensive defeats, by six and nine wickets respectively. Their first match at Delhi will be against Rajasthan Royals in Match 24 on Thursday, but based on current form, Lara is worried about MI's performance.

Source: Hindustan Times April 28, 2021 12:22 UTC