IPL Auction 2019: Team-wise analysis of likely strategies and potential buys

Modified Dec 17, 2018 11:16 IST

Uncertainty over the tournament's venue and player availability will act as the predominant Auction Dynamics

Mumbai Indians

Retained: Rohit Sharma [c], Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Krunal Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Mayank Markande, Rahul Chahar, Anukul Roy, Siddhesh Lad, Aditya Tare, Evin Lewis*, Kieron Pollard*, Ben Cutting*, Mitchell McClenaghan*, Adam Milne*, Jason Behrendorff*.

Traded In: Quinton de Kock* (from RCB)

Released: Saurabh Tiwary, Pradeep Sangwan, Mohsin Khan, MD Nidheesh, Sharad Lumba, Tajinder Singh Dhillon, JP Duminy, Pat Cummins, Mustafizur Rahman, Akila Dananjaya.

Available Auction Purse: INR 11.15 crore

Available Slots: 7 (Indian 6; Overseas 1)

Auction Strategy:

Mumbai Indians have most bases covered. They should utilize their remaining overseas slot for either an international spinner or a tearaway quick. They would also want an experienced Indian seamer to support Jasprit Bumrah and allow flexibility in the playing XI. The addition of Quinton de Kock, traded in from RCB, will further boost an explosive batting lineup; the three-time champions just need to strengthen their reserves and they will be ready for IPL 2019.

Potential Acquisitions: Mohammed Shami, Mohit Sharma, Oshane Thomas, Khary Piere, Fawad Ahmed, Chris Green, Lockie Ferguson, James Pattinson, Chris Jordan, Armaan Jaffer, Shivam Dubey, Shams Mulani, Tushar Deshpande.

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