The five-time IPL champions, Mumbai Indians, have consistently produced quality players over the years. Players like Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya started their careers in the MI camp and have now become global stars. Mumbai Indians have consistently invested in young talents, ultimately benefiting Indian cricket. In the IPL 2024 season, MI has once again backed emerging young talents.
Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, the find for talented players to add to the Indian squad is on. In MI, these three players have the potential to be selected for the T20 World Cup squad.
MI players who could get picked for T20 World Cup squad
Players | Attributes |
Tilak Verma | Batter |
Naman Dhir | All Rounder |
Akash Madhwal | Fast Bowler |
Tilak Verma
Playing for MI, Tilak Varma has played many impressive innings for the team. In 2023, Varma made his debut for India, although his position in the national squad has not yet been cemented.
As T20 world cup is approaching, and he is already showcasing his batting prowess. In six matches to date this season, he has scored 174 runs with an impressive average of 148.72 while batting at number 4. Indian T20 team needs players who can bat in the middle overs and be aggressive. The selection committee will consider his name while forming the India T20 World Cup team.
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Naman Dhir
Dhir hasn’t played many matches in the IPL, but from what we’ve seen of him to date, his performances have been promising for MI. This season, he has showcased his all-round abilities.
His ability to chip bonus runs at a high strike rate while coming down the order makes him a valuable asset for the team. Not only he is effective with the bat, but he is also an economical bowler. In 14 first-class matches, he has taken 8 wickets with an economy rate of 3.75.
Akash Madhwal
Madhwal is also an upcoming fast bowler whom the Indian T20 World Cup selection committee might consider for selection. He has emerged as one of the most impressive players for MI, alongside Jasprit Bumrah, impressing everyone with his bowling.
Having played four matches this IPL 2024, he has taken four wickets. Madhwal has impressed a lot with his fiery pace and has unsettled many big players, such as Shubman Gill.