Mumbai Indians are making a strong push for a playoff spot. With two league stage matches left, they’ve announced replacements for three players. Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, and Corbin Bosch will head back home after their last league stage match due to international commitments.
The team has chosen England’s Johnny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, and Sri Lanka’s Charith Asalanka as replacements. Gleeson, an English fast bowler, replaces Rickelton at a price of ₹1 crore. Asalanka joins the squad at ₹75 lakh, replacing Bosch.
Bairstow, an English wicketkeeper-batsman, takes Jacks’ place with a price tag of ₹5.25 crore. If Mumbai Indians secure a playoff spot, these three players will join the team for the playoff stage.
Playoff Picture
Mumbai Indians have two league stage matches left. They’re currently in the mix with Delhi Capitals for a playoff spot. Three teams – RCB, GT, and PBKS – have already secured their places, while five teams – CSK, RR, SRH, KKR, and LSG – are out of the running.
Upcoming Match
Led by captain Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians need to win both their remaining matches. Their next match is against Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium, a crucial game for both teams. A win is essential for both sides to stay in the hunt.