IPL Retention 2019: Ranking the teams based on retained players

#2 Mumbai Indians

The trade of Quinton De Kock for 2.2 crores can be the season changing trade for MI

The all-rounders have been the strength of MI over the years. They have retained their core with multi-skill Indian players Krunal and Hardik.

The trade of Quinton de Kock is an excellent move and he can now partner Rohit Sharma at the top of the batting order. It could be a season-changing trade for MI for a mere 2.2 crores. With speculations that the next edition of IPL will be played in South Africa, this trade couldn't have come at a better time.

On the other hand, Kieron Pollard’s bowling has waned off from over the years and he is not consistent with the bat. They could have released him and looked for an in-form foreign all-rounder or batsman to strengthen their middle order like Carlos Brathwaite.

The fast bowling contingent hasn’t supported Jasprit Bumrah in the last season. The release of Mustafizur Rahman has given them an opportunity to fill in the gaps.

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.

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

Traded: Quinton de Kock from RCB (all money trade)

Salary cap available: 11.15 cr

Available slots: 7; Indian 6, Overseas 1