Sherfane Rutherford Aims to Make His Mark with Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023

As the Mumbai Indians prepare for their IPL match against the Gujarat Giants, Sherfane Rutherford reflects on his past experiences and his collaboration with Kieron Pollard. He aims to establish his legacy within the team while contributing to their success in the tournament. With impressive stats and a positive mindset, Rutherford is ready to face the challenges ahead. Discover more about his journey and aspirations in this exciting IPL season.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 20, 2026, 02:11 IST

Rutherford Reflects on His Journey with Mumbai Indians

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 19: As the Mumbai Indians gear up for their IPL clash against the Gujarat Giants, batter Sherfane Rutherford shared insights about his collaboration with batting coach Kieron Pollard and his aspirations to carve out a unique legacy with the team.

Having been part of the 2020 championship-winning squad, Rutherford did not get the chance to play but is now set to face the Giants, a team he previously scored crucial runs for before being traded to MI ahead of the auction.

Reflecting on his time with MI in 2020, he expressed, "It was a fantastic experience, and I cherished every moment. The drive to win is essential; no team will hand you a victory. Success is achievable with determination. A tournament's start doesn't define its outcome; there's always room to recover from setbacks," he stated, as reported by MI's official website.

On his experience working with Pollard, he noted that it has significantly benefited him. "Having known him for a long time makes our relationship easy. We spend considerable time practicing together, and he addresses many of my queries. I see this as a chance to establish my own legacy within the team," he remarked.

In his four innings for MI, Rutherford has accumulated 102 runs at an average of 34.00 and an impressive strike rate of 200.00, highlighted by a remarkable 71* off 31 balls against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

He described Wankhede Stadium as a "great pitch" and expressed his desire to secure victories for his team. "Wankhede offers a solid batting surface. Once you settle in, it becomes challenging for bowlers. My goal is to establish myself and remain until the end. Although I wished to secure a win in that match, it didn't happen. However, that innings boosted my confidence for the tournament ahead. I hope to contribute to a few wins for the Mumbai Indians," he added.

Discussing his game-day preparations, he said, "Most of my preparation occurs during net sessions. My batting approach in practice mirrors my game strategy. I focus on getting singles initially before targeting boundaries. I adhere to my training plans and maintain self-belief. On match day, I keep things straightforward and avoid overthinking, as it ultimately comes down to bat versus ball. I aim to enjoy the game."

Squads:

Gujarat Titans Squad: Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ashok Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Shahrukh Khan, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Jason Holder, Luke Wood, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu, Connor Esterhuizen

Mumbai Indians Squad: Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Mayank Rawat, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Trent Boult, Corbin Bosch, Mitchell Santner, Ashwani Kumar, Will Jacks, Mayank Markande, Raghu Sharma, Raj Bawa, Robin Minz, AM Ghazanfar, Danish Malewar, Krish Bhagat, Mohammed Salahuddin Izhar.