Mumbai Indians had a mixed season in IPL 2025 but they showed flashes of brilliance for a promising 2026 season. MI will now look to restructure the squad and prepare for IPL 2026.
Which players will be released by MI ahead of IPL 2026?
Mumbai Indians may release a few underperforming or surplus players ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. These releases could help them make space for new signings and balance the squad better:
- Robin Minz: Minz couldn’t deliver with the bat. He scored only 6 runs in 2 innings, averaging 3 with a strike rate of 40. With such poor form, MI may release him ahead of 2026.
- Karn Sharma :The leg-spinner took 7 wickets in 5 matches with an average of 18.28 and economy of 8.53. However, at 37 (turning 38 before the next season), age and limited fielding may work against him.
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman: Mujeeb played only one game and took 1 wicket while conceding runs at an economy of 14. MI may release him to open up an overseas slot.
- Reece Topley: Topley played one match but failed to take any wickets and leaked runs at 13.33 economy. His poor showing in an important match may cost him a spot.
Which player will be retained by MI ahead of IPL 2026?
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickleton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Raghu Sharma, Ashwani Kumar, Krishnan Shrijith, Deepak Chahar, Satyanarayana Raju, Bevon Jacobs, Arjun Tendulkar, Allah Gaznafar
Key players from IPL 2026 campaign to build team for the future
- Rohit Sharma
The experienced opener remains a key figure in the MI squad with his leadership and batting. - Suryakumar Yadav
A dependable batter in the middle order, Surya remains a vital part of Mumbai’s batting core. - Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah continues to be one of the best fast bowlers in world cricket and will remain MI’s bowling leader. - Hardik Pandya
Despite a mixed season, Hardik’s all-round abilities make him one of MI’s most valuable players.
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MI 2026 Playing XI
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickleton (WK)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Will Jacks
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (C)
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Jasprit Bumrah
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