There have been ups and downs to the IPL mega auction, with teams taking risks to bolster their teams. Known for their calculated purchases, the Mumbai Indians (MI) have made several mistakes in the past. Here are three of MI’s worst selections in auction history, where performance fell short of expectations and left both fans and pundits baffled as the IPL 2025 big auction draws near.
3 worst picks by MI in IPL auction history
| Player | Auction Edition | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Yuvraj Singh | 2019 | Rs. 1 crore |
| Jofra Archer | 2022 | Rs. 8 crore |
| Andrew Symonds | 2011 | Rs. 3.9 crore |
Yuvraj Singh
Despite being way past his prime, the Mumbai Indians picked Yuvraj Singh for ₹1 crore. The then-37-year-old had managed to score 65 runs in the prior season. Yuvraj did not do much better for MI in the 2019 edition. He managed to score 98 runs at an average of 24.5 and a strike rate of 130.66 in the four matches he played.
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Jofra Archer
England fast bowler Jofra Archer was bought by Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2022 auction for INR 8 crore, even though it was clear he wouldn’t be fully available that season. The franchise saw potential in Archer and invested in him for the long term. However, he played only a few matches in the following season without making a significant impact, marking one of MI’s most disappointing acquisitions. As a result, the right-arm pacer was released ahead of the 2024 IPL auction.
Ricky Ponting
A deja vu story for the Mumbai Indians. Similar to Symonds, Ricky Ponting too struggled in his last IPL season. However, Ponting numbers were so poor that one might think Symonds had a great season. Punter scored 52 runs in 6 matches and struck the ball at 69.33 to put an end to his franchise career.
