Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, And Krunal Pandya Released By Mumbai Indians (MI) In IPL 2022 Retention

Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, And Krunal Pandya Released By Mumbai Indians (MI) In IPL 2022 Retention. Mumbai Indians boast of a number of match-winners in the team. Unfortunately, they had to release some highly-talented players ahead of the mega auctions. Ishan Kishan didn’t find a place among the four players retained by the franchise.

Ishan Kishan made his way into the Indian Cricket Team this year, thanks to his performances in IPL. However, the 23-year old might play for a different franchise next year.

Ishan has been a consistent run-scorer for Mumbai Indians in the last couple of seasons of IPL. As an opener, he has worked wonders for the Mumbai-based franchise and thus, he has become a regular face in the Indian T20 squad.

Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, And Krunal Pandya Released By Mumbai Indians In IPL 2022 Retention

Besides, Hardik Pandya, too, has been released by Mumbai Indians. Given there aren’t many multi-utility players in India, Hardik Pandya’s exclusion could be a big blow for the team. Hardik Pandya was one of the biggest assets for MI in IPL.

He played vital cameos while batting lower down the order and also chipped in with overs with the ball. Add to that, Hardik is a gun fielder, which makes him an indispensable asset in T20 format.

Hardik Pandya has been playing for Mumbai Indians since his debut in IPL. In his IPL career, he has played 92 matches and has scored 1476 runs at an average of 27.33. Besides, he has picked 42 wickets with the ball.

His brother, Krunal Pandya has also been released by the franchise. There is no denying that Krunal Pandya’s performances have seen a dip over the last couple of years.

He endured a forgettable outing for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2021. In 13 matches, he scored only 143 runs at an average of 14.30 and picked 5 wickets with the ball.