IPL 2024
Three Players Mumbai Might Release Ahead Of Indian T20 League 2023
These players have disappointed their team and their fans this year
Five-time winners Mumbai had a forgettable season in the Indian T20 League 2022. They lost 10 games out of the 14 they played. This is a record in itself, as this is the highest number of games they have lost in a season. This year, they looked out of sorts in all departments of the game. In batting, they were highly dependent on the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and uncapped Indian player Tilak Varma.
Dewald Brewis did well in his first season as well. Talking about their bowling, the pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was one of the few positives for them. In this listicle, we will have a look at three players who might be released ahead of the 2023 Indian T20 League player auction.
Keiron Pollard
Kieron Pollard (Source: Twitter)
The former West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard had a horrendous season with the bat. He could only muster 144 runs in 11 games at an average of 14.40 and a strike rate of 107.46. Mumbai’s vice-captain had to be benched for a few games as well. Also, he has retired from international cricket, which makes it difficult for him to remain for the gruelling season every year. The past experiences suggest that internationally retired players don’t do well for long. The franchise might take note of this, and may release the Trinidadian.
Jaydev Unadkat
Jaydev Unadkat (Source: Twitter)
The left-arm pacer was unexpectedly picked by the franchise. Since 2018, he has had a poor record in the Indian T20 League. This year was no different. While playing five games, the Saurashtra player could only pick six wickets and it cost the team more than 9.50 runs per over. The 30-year-old averaged 31.67. He has a great red-ball record but hasn’t been able to perform in the cash-rich league.
Murugan Ashwin
Murugan Ashwin (Source: Twitter)
The leggie wasn’t able to set the stage on fire this time around. In eight games, he picked nine wickets, and was smashed by the quality batters in the opposition. The Tamil Nadu player lacks penetration and might be released next year, especially in the presence of Kumar Karthikeya and Hrithik Shokeen.
