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Mumbai Indians
MI is undoubtedly the most successful team in the history of IPL. The Mumbai Franchise has won a total of 5 IPL titles since the inception of the IPL. With the IPL 2021 suspended and set to resume from September, the Mumbai franchise will shift its focus on the upcoming IPL 2022 auction. As per the auction rules, MI is allowed to retain only 3 players. Furthermore, they can use their RTM card which will allow them to bring back 2 of their players. That said, here are 3 players that MI could retain ahead of the IPL 2022 auction:
3. Kieron Pollard
Kieron Pollard is undoubtedly the most important overseas player in the MI squad this year. The West Indian all-rounder endured a brilliant outing in the IPL this year. In 7 matches in IPL 2021, Pollard amassed a total of 168 runs for MI. The West Indian cricketer also boasted a superb batting strike rate of 171.42 in the IPL this season. Pollard also scalped a total of 3 wickets for MI in the IPL this year. The Mumbai franchise will surely want to retain its most crucial overseas player for the IPL next season.
2. Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah is undoubtedly MI’s most important bowler in the IPL. Bumrah bowled brilliantly in the IPL last year. The 27-year-old scalped a total of 27 wickets in just 15 matches in the IPL last season. Bumrah also bowled well in the IPL this year. In 7 matches in IPL 2021, Bumrah bagged a total of 6 wickets for MI. The Mumbai franchise will definitely want to retain Jasprit Bumrah for the IPL next season.
1. Rohit Sharma
At no 1 in this list is current MI skipper Rohit Sharma. Sharma became captain of the MI side back in IPL 2013. MI won the IPL 2013 trophy under the guidance of Rohit Sharma. Since then, MI has won a total of 5 trophies under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. Sharma has also been one of MI’s best batsmen in the IPL. In 207 matches in his IPL career, Sharma has racked up a remarkable 5480 runs in total. MI will definitely look to retain their current captain for the IPL next season.