IPL 2021 | Piyush Chawla is someone who knows how to handle pressure, explains Zaheer Khan 

They already have two slow-left arm orthodox spinners in Krunal Pandya and Anukul Roy, and now have completed the spin department with different varieties and back-ups. Mumbai Indians Director of Cricket Operations Zaheer Khan who was present in the auction opined that the side needed someone of Chawla's calibre given he has ample experience in handling pressure as he's a World Cup winner. 

"We were looking for experience. Piyush is someone who has been part of a World Cup winning side. He's been under pressure in those situations. What we felt also he brings to the table is bowling with the new ball, that's not an easy task for any bowler, particularly when you're a wrist spinner something that he's been doing fantastically well, that has certainly caught our eye. So we released a youngster and brought in experience into our set-up," " Zaheer said, reported Cricbuzz. 

"It's very exciting to see fast bowlers in demand. Over 12 years of the IPL, we've seen that the franchises have taken note of and we've seen the rise in demand and the competition in the auction room. When that time comes, we all look at each other and nobody is willing to back down. An exciting time for bowling allrounders and bowlers all around."