Mumbai Indians (mi) After a tough IPL 2025 season, it entered the IPL 2026 installment with a strategic mindset to rebuild and strengthen. Their retention decisions reveal a focus on balancing seasoned performers with emerging young talent to make a competitive team.
Mumbai Indians retain their Core squad ahead of IPL 2026 auction
Mi WicketKeeper-Bitye Ryan Rickelton, explosive Naman DHIR and Experienced all-rounder Mitchell Santher and experienced Jacks will do. These players offer a mix of aggressive combat, versatile all-around skills and essential experience. Their capture provides stability and leadership within the team.
Mumbai Indians (Lucknow super giants) with several top players including Arjun Tendulkar and others with limited impact or availability issues. These moves free up some value in the bag and squad slots, making it easier to acquire impressive new talent for IPL 2026.
Mi’s strategy for IPL 2026 auction
The Mumbai-based franchise aims to strengthen critical areas such as middle-order batting and bowling depth.
Mi’s retention approach emphasizes investing in young talent, such as Robin Minz, backed by experienced promoters. This mix aims to create a dynamic, adaptable squad that can compete strongly in IPL 2026 and beyond.
Mumbai Indians: Catch, Release, Trade and Purse
Players released: Satyanarayana Raju, Vighesh Puthur, Reece Topley, Bevon Jacobs, Mujon Jacobs, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Lizaad Williams, Karn Sharma, KL Shrijith, Arjun Tendulkar (traded to Lucknow Super Giants)
Players saved: Allah Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit BumrahMitchell Santher, Raghu Shirma, Raghu Sharma, Raghu Sharma, Roj Angad, Rohn Minz, Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar, Tilak Varma, Tayak Boult, Jacks, Shardul Thakur (Lucknow Super Giants), Mayank Markande Sherfane Rutherford (Sold from Gujarat Titans)
Bag left: INR 2.75 CR
Slots available: 5 (1 foreign)
