IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians create "Bio-Secure MI Arena" to serve players, families and support staff

With IPL 2022 set to begin on March 26, Mumbai Indians have set up an outdoor "bio-secure MI Arena" at Jio World Garden, in Mumbai

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The 13,000 square metre "MI Arena" will exclusively serve as a recreational facility for the players, their families, the coaching staff and support staff

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According to a statement from the franchise, the facility will help the team in bonding and it will also help the cricketers "relax and have a balanced life".

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According to the statement, the 'MI Arena' will consist of both team and individual areas. It will form a part of the main bio-secure bubble

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Also, the facility houses a futsal ground, pickle ball court, box cricket, foot volleyball, golf driving range, MI Battleground, mini Golf, MI Cafe and a kids zone

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The Rohit Sharma-led outfit will play their first match against Delhi Capitals (DC) on March 27 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai

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Ishan Kishan, will be hoping to put in a good display after being bought by the team for a whopping Rs 15.25 crore, making him the most expensive purchase in the IPL 2022 mega auction.

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