By Admin 
In IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians could win only four matches in 14 matches. Mumbai team stood at number 9 in the points table. Not only this season, but the performance of Mumbai Indians has been disappointing for the last three seasons. In IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians had handed over the command of the team to star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, but Hardik, who made Gujarat Titans the champion, could not do anything amazing for MI. Now Mumbai Indians can release a total of five players including captain Hardik Pandya for the upcoming season.
According to IPL rules, all 10 teams have to release the list of retained and released players one month before the auction. This time also all the teams will have to release the release and retain list before 15th November. If we talk about captain Hardik Pandya, the news of his trade is in the headlines. Kolkata Knight Riders team is showing interest in this all-rounder player. It is confirmed that whichever team Hardik Pandya goes to, he will go there as the captain.
Mumbai Indians can release these players
1- Hardik Pandya
Ever since Hardik Pandya has come back to Mumbai Indians. Could not score even a single half-century. That means he has not scored a fifty in the IPL for the last three years. She is continuously doing bad under captaincy. His performance in bowling and batting has also been average. If Hardik Pandya goes to some other team in a trade deal then it will be fine, otherwise the franchise can release him before the auction.
2- Sharfan Rutherford
West Indies’ explosive batsman Sharfan Rutherford was bought by Mumbai Indians to play the role of match finisher. He came into the team in place of Tim David, but Rutherford could not perform as expected. Now the franchise can release him before the auction of the upcoming season.
3- Trent Boult
New Zealand’s legendary fast bowler Trent Boult also flopped badly in IPL 2026. Bolt’s bowling did not have the same edge as before. Bolt no longer plays international cricket. Besides, age also seems to be dominating the performance. In such a situation, Mumbai can release him also.
4- Quinton de Kock
South African wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kock has returned to international cricket. He did not get a chance to play many matches in IPL 2026. Openers are already present in MI. In such a situation, the team can bring an explosive batsman in the middle order in place of De Kock. For this reason the decoy can be released.
5- Keshav Maharaj
South African spinner Keshav Maharaj was included in the team by Mumbai Indians as a replacement. He did not play any match in IPL 2026, but still he can be released before the auction, because he is not getting a place in the team.
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