By Admin 
Due to the poor performance of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, five players Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Robin Minz, Sherfane Rutherford, Deepak Chahar can be released from the team in the auction next year. In fact, Mumbai Indians have not won a single trophy in the last 6 years. In the IPL 2026 season, it has won only 4 matches and has faced defeat in 9 matches. At present the team is at 9th position in the points table. Considering the AC performance, Mumbai team can release these five players from the team.
1. Hardik Pandya
The first surprising name in this list is that of Hardik Pandya. Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was given the command of the team. Hardik Pandya’s batting this season was neither good nor could he show his talent in bowling. Due to poor form, the franchise may decide to release him from the team.
2. Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav is at second place in this list. Suryakumar Yadav is known for batting in the middle overs. While playing for his team, he had put very good scores on the board. But his bat has appeared silent in this IPL season. He was seen struggling to score runs. The management team can drop Suryakumar Yadav and give the upcoming young players a chance to play for the team.
3.Robin Minz
The name of young wicketkeeper-batsman Robin Minz can be at the third place in this list. The management’s confidence in him has been shaken. Robin Minz, who was bought for Rs 65 lakh, witnessed many difficult opportunities in the game. Minj could not show his charisma with the bat. The decision of the franchise to drop him from the team is considered almost certain.
4. Sherfane Rutherford
The name of Caribbean all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford is also included in the fourth place. The responsibility of strengthening and finishing the match was on his shoulders. But he also dashed the hopes of the franchise. Considering his ineffective batting this season, his release from the Mumbai Indians team is considered almost certain.
5.Deepak Chahar
At fifth place is Deepak Chahar, who was bought for a huge amount of Rs 9.25 crore. He could not do anything special for Mumbai Indians this season. The management will not think much about removing Deepak Chahar, who has taken only 4 wickets in 7 matches this season, from the team. Deepak Chahar neither proved to be lethal in the powerplay nor did he appear capable of controlling the runs in the death overs. Due to these mistakes he can also be released.