Mumbai Indians have added three temporary players to their squad for the IPL playoffs: England’s Johnny Bairstow and Richard Gleeson, and Sri Lanka’s Charith Asalanka. These players will replace Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, and Corbin Bosch, who will leave the team due to other commitments.
Player Contracts and Roles
Johnny Bairstow has been signed for ₹5.25 crore, Richard Gleeson for ₹1 crore, and Charith Asalanka for ₹75 lakh. However, these players will only be available from the playoff stage, provided Mumbai Indians secure a top-four finish in the tournament.
Why Are These Changes Happening?
Will Jacks will depart after May 26 to join England’s squad for the West Indies series. Ryan Rickelton and Corbin Bosch are heading to South Africa to prepare for the Test series there. This opened the door for Mumbai to bring in these temporary replacements.
Player Backgrounds and IPL Records
Johnny Bairstow is an experienced IPL player, having featured in five seasons and scored two centuries, showcasing consistent performance. Richard Gleeson played two matches for Chennai Super Kings last year. Meanwhile, Charith Asalanka is preparing to make his IPL debut with Mumbai this season.
Mumbai Indians’ Current Season Stats
So far in the season, Ryan Rickelton has scored 336 runs for Mumbai Indians. Will Jacks has contributed 195 runs and taken 5 wickets, playing an important all-rounder role in the team.
