MI Strategy At IPL 2024 Auction: Which Players Will Hardik Pandya And Co. Go For?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Auction will take place on December 19 in Dubai. While the upcoming IPL season is likely to be scheduled for March next year, teams have already started endeavours to strengthen their respective squads. Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have signalled their intent by securing the services of all-rounder Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans in an all-cash deal. The return of the talented all-rounder, known for his explosive batting and bowling, adds depth to the Mumbai Indians' line-up.

Hardik Pandya is also a leader on the pitch and guided the Gujarat franchise to the IPL title in their maiden season in 2022 and followed it up with a runners-up finish in 2023.

The acquisition of West Indian all-rounder Romario Shepherd from Lucknow Super Giants have added further depth to MI's squad.

Ahead of the IPL 2024 Auction, the MI have released 11 players, including England pacer Jofra Archer, Australian speedster Jhye Richardson and South African wicketkeeper-batter Tristan Stubbs.

MI have also traded out Australian all-rounder Cameron Green to Royal Challengers Bangalore in an all-cash deal.

MI's retained players list for IPL 2024

Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Piyush Chawla, Tilak Varma, Jasprit Bumrah, Dewald Brevis, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Shams Mulani, Jason Behrendorff, Nehal Wadhera, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Arjun Tendulkar, Hardik Pandya (Traded from GT), Romario Shepherd

Following the retention and exit of players, Mumbai Indians have a remaining purse of INR 17.25 crore for the IPL 2024 auction. With eight slots left to fill, including four overseas spots in the squad, Rohit Sharma and the MI management will have to play it smart at the upcoming auction.

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