As Mumbai Indians are likely to retain only Indian players, including their captain Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah, MI will focus on acquiring overseas players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction. There are a few key players they could bid for in the upcoming auction. Let’s take a look at the England players Mumbai Indians might target to strengthen and balance their team.
Mumbai Indians did not have a great run in IPL 2024, finishing at the bottom of the table. This time, they will aim to build a team that can stage a comeback in the IPL, a tournament they have won five times.
3 England players MI might target in IPL 2025 mega auction
Mark Wood
Mark Wood missed the previous IPL season due to workload management. However, if he enters the IPL 2025 auction, he will likely be in high demand. The right-arm pacer has taken 50 wickets in the T20I format at an impressive average of 19.58. Pairing Jasprit Bumrah with Mark Wood could form a lethal bowling combination for Mumbai Indians.
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Tom Hartley
Tom Hartley could be a valuable addition to the team as they will need a skilled spinner for IPL 2025. Although Hartley has not yet played in the IPL, the upcoming season could mark his debut. While he hasn’t played in the shorter format much, he has the potential to work wonders with his spin bowling.
Liam Livingstone
Liam Livingstone is currently part of Punjab Kings (PBKS), but they may not retain him for the next edition. Livingstone could be an excellent option for MI, as he has the ability to score runs at a high strike rate. He has scored 815 runs in T20Is at an average of 26.29 and a strike rate of 151.48.
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