MUMBAI Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene is keen to persist with a pace heavy-attack despite pitches in the United Arab Emirates getting slower. MI's pace trio Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult (11 wickets each) and James Pattinson (9) are among the top 10 wicket-takers of IPL-13. MI spinners Rahul Chahar and Krunal Pandya have claimed seven and five wickets respectively.

"It's something we need to see how they [the conditions] evolve. Last year as well, we made the adjustment at the backend of the tournament when we played on certain pitches that suited spinners. I cannot say that right now because the fast bowlers still have a bigger role to play in this competition—be it in the Powerplay, middle overs and the backend," Jayawardene said on the eve of MI's game against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday.