Mumbai Indians’ Retained & Released Players for IPL 2024
Mumbai Indians’ Retained & Released Players for IPL 2024
On Sunday, the Mumbai Indians made their official announcement about the players they had retained and cut. Players like Tim David, Jasprit Bumrah, Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rohit Sharma were kept by the MI team. Nevertheless, certain players have been released before the auction, including Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, and Tristan Stubbs.
The Mumbai Indians had already acquired Romario Shepherd, an all-rounder from the West Indies, from the Lucknow Super Giants. Romeo Shepherd was traded from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to the Mumbai Indians (MI) during the current Indian Premier League (IPL) trading season in advance of the IPL 2024, according to a statement from the IPL’s media advisory. Shepherd, who has participated in four IPL games for Sunrisers Hyderabad and LSG, was traded to MI for his current INR 50 Lakh cost.”
Hardik Pandya Trade: A Blockbuster Move in IPL History
In a sensational move that sent shockwaves through the Indian Premier League (IPL) world, all-rounder Hardik Pandya was traded from the Gujarat Titans to his former team, the Mumbai Indians, ahead of the IPL 2024 season. The trade, reportedly worth a staggering ₹15 crore ($1.8 million) and an undisclosed transfer fee, marks one of the biggest player transactions in IPL history.
Pandya, a vital cog in the Gujarat Titans’ title-winning campaign in 2022, was a highly sought-after player, and his return to Mumbai Indians, where he had spent the first seven years of his IPL career, was met with great anticipation. The move is expected to bolster Mumbai Indians’ batting and bowling lineups and solidify their position as one of the strongest contenders for the IPL title in 2024.
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Mumbai Indians Appoint Lasith Malinga as Bowling Coach
In a strategic move, MI has brought back their former player Lasith Malinga, who was previously with Rajasthan Royals (RR). Meanwhile, Shane Bond has made the switch to RR. Malinga, at the age of 40, will be collaborating with coach Mark Boucher and Kieron Pollard as they gear up for the upcoming season.
MI made a strategic decision to appoint former Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga as their bowling coach in mid-November, filling the vacancy left by Shane Bond’s departure. The 40-year-old Malinga, a former player for the five-time IPL champions, will join the coaching team led by Mark Boucher and his former teammate Kieron Pollard as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Retained Players:
Rohit Sharma (c), Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Romario Shepherd (traded from LSG), Hardik Pandya (traded from GT).
Released Players:
Mohd. Arshad Khan, Ramandeep Singh, Hrithik Shokeen, Raghav Goyal, Jofra Archer, Tristan Stubbs, Duan Jansen, Jhye Richardson, Riley Meredith, Chris Jordan, Sandeep Warrier, Cameron Green (traded to Royal Challengers Bangalore).
Rohit Sharma retained as Captain
In a leadership move, MI have retained Rohit Sharma as their captain for IPL 2024. However, English pacer Jofra Archer has been released from the team as he continues his recovery from elbow surgery. The IPL 2024 auction is scheduled for December 19, providing teams with an opportunity to strategically strengthen their rosters.
