IPL 2019: 3 Less utilized players Mumbai Indians should release for next season

The 2019 IPL concluded with a nail-biting match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. MI won with a small margin of 1 run. Though the team had consistent performers like Hardik Pandya, there were some players who didn't perform well.

The 2019 Champions will definitely think of releasing the often less used players, underperformers and concentrate to include more quality and aggressive players to their side to defend their title next season. Lasith Malinga might not play the next season and hence the defending champions might look for some international fast bowlers.

Here are the three less utilized players from Mumbai Indians which can be released by the team.

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#3 Ben Cutting

Ben Cutting - Image Courtesy - BCCI/IPLT20.com

The Australian sensation turned out to be a disappointment in this IPL season. The all-rounder was picked by the Mumbai based franchise in the previous year auction at a whopping price of ₹2.2 crore.

Ben Cutting was given a chance to play in only 3 games at which he managed to score only 18 runs and took only one wicket with the worst economy rate of 13.50

The Aussie had struggled a lot this season to find a place in the playing XI which had the seasons most powerful and destructive all-rounders unit.The squad which was dominated by the Pandya brothers and Kieron Pollard for the almost entire season.

#2 Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh - Image Courtesy: BCCI/IPLT20.com

Yuvraj Singh has been one of the most senior national players to play for the league. Yuvi, who was picked up by MI for his previous records and stats wasn't utilized properly. Being questioned by the critics and fans about his career and form, the left-handed started his knock by scoring 53 against the Capitals in their league-stage game. Singh was able to score only 98 runs in 4 matches.

The 2011 World Cup man of the tournament couldn't live up to his team's expectations as he was benched for the remaining games. Yuvi's case is similar to that of Watson who had a poor run at the start of the tournament but still, he was backed by the team which led to his back to back fabulous knocks in the qualifier and the finals. The batsman wasn't neither backed nor considered as an integral part for the team.

#1 Barinder Sran

Barinder Sran

Barinder Sran was picked up by Mumbai Indians as a deputy to Jasprit Bumrah, but failed to make any sort of impact. Bought for crores, Sran only played two games and picked up a single wicket.

MI had a biggest find this season ”Alzarri Joseph" who did create some jaw-dropping records in his debut match. Mumbai Indians, who are known for their aggressive bowling might look to drop out the former KXIP bowler as he had a horrible economy of 12.75 in just two games.

The management would look to drop him and go for an overseas spinner or experienced pacer to add up their bowling strength which will help them defend their title.