An aggressive wicketkeeper-batter is a crucial need for every IPL team, as this fast-paced format demands players with dual attributes. Speaking of this, Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, who has been with the team for a long time, has now been released ahead of IPL 2024. As a result, the team will be on the lookout for an impressive wicketkeeper-batter in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.
So, who are the prolific names Mumbai Indians will focus on? Could it be Ishan again? We’ve seen in the past, before the 2022 mega auction, that Mumbai Indians released Ishan but later brought him back. See three wicketkeeper-batters who could be under the scanner for Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Jos Butler
The first and foremost name that Mumbai Indians will likely target is England’s white-ball captain, Jos Buttler. He has had a phenomenal few seasons with Rajasthan Royals, but now the franchise has released him, making him one of the marquee players heading into the IPL auction. Reports have already surfaced suggesting that Mumbai Indians will stretch their resources to secure Buttler, given his top-order batting prowess and solid wicketkeeping skills.
With 106 matches of experience and 13 Player of the Match awards, Buttler brings immense value to any team. His wicketkeeping record includes 20 dismissals and 1 stumping, further highlighting his skills. While Sanju Samson handled the wicketkeeping duties for Rajasthan Royals, if Buttler joins Mumbai Indians, we could see him take full charge of wicketkeeping duties, along with his role as a top-order batter.
KL Rahul
Although KL Rahul’s batting strike rate often comes under scrutiny, everyone is well aware that once he gets into the zone, he can dominate any bowler. We’ve seen this in the past when he played for Punjab Kings. Now, Rahul has established himself as a prolific wicketkeeper as well, we have seen him skills during his time with India in last 50 over World cup. His calmness behind the stumps, along with his ability to assist captains in DRS calls, has consistently been a valuable asset.
With RCB also eyeing the stylish Karnataka-born player, it will be interesting to see how things comes. If a bidding war begins between RCB and MI, KL Rahul could fetch a substantial amount in the auction.
Ishan Kishan
A surprise could be in store if MI decides to go for Ishan Kishan once again, although the chances seem slim. This time, there are several other prominent names, such as Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, who possess similar attributes to Ishan Kishan, making it more difficult for him to return to MI. However, as five-time champions, Mumbai Indians may still consider bringing him back. Kishan could prove to be a valuable asset, especially since he is currently making tons of runs in domestic cricket. If he continues his form into the IPL, he could become a big asset for the team.
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