Officially, the Mumbai Indians have brought in Jonny Bairstow, Charith Asalanka and Richard Gleeson as replacements for Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton and Corbin Bosch for the rest of the IPL 2025 season. The players who are leaving are doing so to meet their national commitments after the final Mumbai Indians league match.
An analysis of the latest signings made by clubs.- Jonny Bairstow has been recruited by Delhi after Will Jacks was not given a replacement during the IPL 2025 auction.Bairstow has previously represented Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. He will be included as soon as he receives a No-Objection Certificate.
- Charith Asalanka has been brought in as a replacement for Ryan Rickelton.Adding Asalanka will likely improve the middle-order batting of the team.
- Richard Gleeson The fast bowler from England, who is quick and creative, has been brought in to replace Corbin Bosch. Gleeson, who did not sell at the recent auction, comes with experience playing in many T20 leagues.
The purpose of these changes is to improve the Mumbai Indians’ roster as they prepare for the important stages of the tournament.
If MI do not make it to the playoffs, the replacement players will not come into play.
England’s Bairstow, who did not find a team during the mega auction, will be signed for INR 5.25 crore. Jacks is not available for Ireland’s series since he’s playing in England’s limited-overs series against the West Indies from May 29.
Richard Gleeson from England has joined the team as a replacement for Ryan Rickelton, who is leaving for the ICC World Test Championship.
Charith Asalanka, listed as a reserve, will be available for INR 75 lakhs as Corbin Bosch is in South Africa’s squad for the WTC final at Lord’s.