LIVE Mumbai Indians (MI) IPL 2024 Auction, Players Bought and Player List.
Mumbai Indians’ complete squad for IPL 2024:
Hardik (C), Rohit, Brevis, Bumrah, Surya, Ishan, Tilak, David, Vishnu, Arjun, Shams, Nehal, Kartikeya, Chawla, Akash, Jason, Shepherd, Coetzee, Dilshan, Nuwan, Shreyas, Anshul, Nabi, Shivalik.
Mumbai Indians (MI) IPL 2024 Players Auction Preview: The five-time champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) are gearing up for the IPL 2024 season with a new captain at the helm, Hardik Pandya. In a significant shift, Rohit Sharma, who led the team to five IPL titles over his ten-year captaincy reign, is no longer at the helm. The leadership change comes after Chennai Super Kings (CSK), under MS Dhoni’s guidance, equaled MI’s title count by securing their fifth title in the 2023 campaign.
The spotlight in IPL 2024 will be on the newly appointed skipper, Hardik Pandya. While some fans express reservations about the change in leadership, citing Rohit Sharma’s decade-long captaincy, others argue that a shift was necessary after two recent seasons with average outcomes. Despite a challenging start in IPL 2023, Mumbai Indians orchestrated a remarkable comeback towards the end of the season. The absence of Jofra Archer, a key player in their game plan, was a notable factor, as he was acquired in 2022 with the understanding that he would only make a comeback in the 2023 season. However, Archer has opted out of the IPL 2024 season to manage his workload for the 2023 T20 World Cup with England.
Relieved of the captaincy role, Rohit Sharma now focuses solely on his batting and style of play, bringing his wealth of experience and seniority to the team. The Mumbai Indians have retained their core group, featuring Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and other star players, promising an exciting lineup for MI fans. The presence of Sachin Tendulkar as the mentor and Kieron Pollard as the batting coach adds further strength to the team.
Heading into the IPL 2024 auction with a purse of Rs 17.75 crore, Mumbai Indians have eight slots to fill, including four for overseas players. With a formidable lineup and experienced coaching staff, MI aims to secure their sixth IPL title in the upcoming season.