Mumbai Indians will have three new faces if they make it to the IPL 2025 playoffs. The team has signed Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, and Charith Asalanka as replacements for Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, and Corbin Bosch, who will leave for their respective national duties after Mumbai Indians’ last league game.
- Jonny Bairstow, an English wicketkeeper-batsman, will replace Will Jacks and is expected to strengthen MI’s batting lineup. He joins at a price of Rs 5.25 crore.
- Richard Gleeson, an English pace bowler, will replace Ryan Rickelton and was acquired at a reserve price of Rs 1 crore to bolster the bowling department.
- Charith Asalanka, the Sri Lankan T20I captain and an all-rounder, will replace Corbin Bosch and joins at a reserve price of Rs 75 lakhs. He adds depth to the squad for the playoffs.
hese three players will be available for selection from the playoff stage onwards, contingent on Mumbai Indians qualifying for the knockout phase of the tournament. MI currently sit fourth on the points table and can secure a playoff spot by winning their upcoming match against Delhi Capitals.
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In summary, if Mumbai Indians qualify for the playoffs, the new faces in their squad will be Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, and Charith Asalanka, replacing Jacks, Rickelton, and Bosch respectively due to international commitments.
