5 players Mumbai Indians can release ahead of IPL 2023

Mumbai Indians will be eyeing a comeback after a poor outing last season.

CricBouncer DeskNovember 4, 2022Last Updated: November 4, 2022

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Mumbai Indians. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)

1. Kieron Pollard

Mumbai Indians batsman Kieron Pollard — Kieron Pollard. (Photo Source: Twitter)

Over the years, the West Indies all-rounder has been one of the most trusted warhorses for the Mumbai-based franchise. He has a 12-year-long association with the Mumbai Indians, but it wasn’t a fruitful one for both parties last season.

Kieron Pollard looked a pale shadow of his former self as he could only manage 144 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 107.46. Furthermore, with the emergence of Tim David, there won’t be a place for the veteran in the Mumbai Indians’ playing XI.

The Blues retained Kieron Pollard for INR 6 crore in the IPL 2022. Even if they look to show loyalty to their star player, Mumbai Indians are likely to release Kieron Pollard ahead of the IPL 2023 to buy him back later for a much lower price.

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