The Mumbai Indians, led by the dynamic Hardik Pandya, have set their sights on victory in the upcoming IPL 2024 season. With a purse of INR 17.75 crores and eight spots to fill, the team entered the auction with a clear strategy, prioritizing the acquisition of fast bowlers.
Their first significant purchase was Gerald Coetzee from South Africa, securing him in a competitive bidding war for a hefty sum of five crores. Following this, they added Sri Lankan left-arm fast bowler Dilshan Madhushanka to their arsenal. Shreyas Gopal, a leg-spin bowler from Karnataka, joined the squad at a bargain price of 20 lakh, providing valuable backup to seasoned spinner Piyush Chawla.
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Continuing their focus on pace, they secured Nuwan Thushara, known for his Malinga-esque slingy action, for 4.8 crores. Naman Dhir, an emerging Indian all-rounder, and Anshul Kamboj, a promising bowler, were snapped up for 20 lakh each. The experienced Mohammad Nabi, hailing from Afghanistan, rounded off their acquisitions at his base price of 1.5 crore.
Reflecting on their previous season’s performance, Mumbai Indians finished fourth in the tournament, led by Suryakumar Yadav with his stellar batting performances, while Piyush Chawla spearheaded the bowling attack.
Let’s take a closer look at the Mumbai Indians squad for IPL 2024:
Retained Players for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024:
- Rohit Sharma (Batsman) – ₹16 Crore
- Jasprit Bumrah (Bowler) – ₹12 Crore
- Suryakumar Yadav (Batsman) – ₹8 Crore
- Ishan Kishan (Batsman) – ₹15.25 Crore
- Dewald Brevis (Batsman) – ₹3 Crore
- Tilak Varma (Batsman) – ₹1.7 Crore
- Hardik Pandya (Traded from GT) (All-Rounder) – ₹15 Crore
- Tim David (All-Rounder) – ₹8.25 Crore
- Arjun Tendulkar (Bowler) – ₹30 Lakh
- Kumar Kartikeya (Bowler) – ₹20 Lakh
- Jason Behrendorff (Bowler) – ₹75 Lakh
- Akash Madhwal (Bowler) – ₹20 Lakh
- Vishnu Vinod (Wicket-Keeper) – ₹20 Lakh
- Romario Shepherd (All-Rounder) – ₹50 Lakh
- Shams Mulani (All-Rounder) – ₹20 Lakh
- Nehal Wadhera (Batter) – ₹20 Lakh
- Piyush Chawla (Bowler) – ₹50 Lakh
Auction Players for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024:
- Gerald Coetzee (All-Rounder) – ₹5 Crore
- Dilshan Madhushanka (Bowler) – ₹4.6 Crore
- Shreyas Gopal (Bowler) – ₹20 Lakh
- Nuwan Thushara (Bowler) – ₹4.8 Crore
- Naman Dhir (All-Rounder) – ₹20 Lakh
- Anshul Kamboj (Bowler) – ₹20 Lakh
- Mohammad Nabi (All-Rounder) – ₹1.5 Crore
Mumbai Indians IPL 2024 Batsmen:
- Rohit Sharma
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Ishan Kishan
- Dewald Brevis
- Tilak Varma
- Nehal Wadhera
Mumbai Indians IPL 2024 All-Rounders:
- Hardik Pandya
- Tim David
- Romario Shepherd
- Shams Mulani
- Naman Dhir
- Mohammad Nabi
Mumbai Indians IPL 2024 Bowlers:
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arjun Tendulkar
- Kumar Kartikeya
- Jason Behrendorff
- Akash Madhwal
- Piyush Chawla
- Gerald Coetzee
- Dilshan Madhushanka
- Shreyas Gopal
- Nuwan Thushara
- Anshul Kamboj
This season, Mumbai Indians boast a squad of 24 players, with 16 Indian players and 8 overseas players. With a remaining purse of ₹1.05 Crore, they are well-prepared to tackle the challenges of the upcoming IPL season.
With a squad that blends experience and fresh talent, Mumbai Indians are geared up to make a mark in the IPL arena in 2024. As the season unfolds, fans anticipate an electrifying display of cricket from this formidable team.
