Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians: In the playoffs of IPL 2025, 3 teams have made their place and only one team is yet to be decided. There is a fierce battle between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals for the remaining one place of the playoffs. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have made a big announcement. Mumbai has announced the replacement of three foreign players. The team has included Johnny Bairstow, Richard Glison and Charith Asanka in the squad in place of Will Jacks, Ryan Ryyan Ricelton and Corbin Bosch. In fact, these three foreign players from Mumbai Indians Will Jacks, Ryan Ricelton and Corbin Bosch are going to join their respective national teams after playing the last league match. In such a situation, the franchise had no other option but to bring their replacement.
Announcement of three replacement
Mumbai Indians have included England veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Johnny Bairstow as a replacement of Will Jax for Rs 5.25 crore. Bairstow has a good experience in IPL and is considered an aggressive batsman of T20 format. His presence is expected to strengthen the top order batting of Mumbai Indians. At the same time, English fast bowler Richard Glison has been included in the team in place of Ryan Ricelton. Glison has been associated with Mumbai Indians for Rs 1 crore. Glison’s fast pace and the ability to put yorker in the death overs can prove to be important for the team.
Will be available for selection in playoffs
Sri Lankan all -rounder, Charith Asanka, has been replaced in the squad for Rs 75 lakh in place of Corbin Bosch. Asananka can not only bat aggressive, but can also give the team an option with his part time of spin bowling. Mumbai Indians currently remain in the playoff race. If the team qualify for the next round, these three new replacement players will be available for the team from playoff matches. This will help the team to make balance and meet the shortage of foreign players.
Significantly, there are 2 matches left in the league stage of Mumbai Indians. In one match, the team will face Delhi Capitals while Punjab will face the Kings’ challenge in the stage match. Punjab has already made its place in the playoffs.
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