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With just few days remaining for the IPL mega Auction week, there are a lot of reports and rumours about certain franchises targeting certain players. Bowlers are one such commodity in this auction who will force franchises to bring out big bucks from their purse.
Taking about Mumbai Indians which is the most successful franchise in IPL history. Mumbai Indians always have a well-planned strategy and they are well prepared for auction. Now this being a mega auction MI needs to rebuild from scratch. The last time they did this they were 2 time champions out of 4 seasons.
Everyone knows how Mumbai Indians love to have potent bowling attacking and this year they will try to build a potent attack as well.
Here we will be discussing 5 candidates that Mumbai Indians can target for their bowling department.
Trent Boult
It is obvious that Mumbai Indians will go after Trent Boult as he was a vital part of their bowling attack. Boult joined MI in 2020 since then he hasn't looked back. He along with Jasprit Bumrah formed a formidable duo at MI. With Boult having a base price of 2cr expect a bidding war for him and Mumbai Indians will surely be part of that bidding war.
Lockie Ferguson
Another New Zealander who has shown what he can do in IPL. Lockie Ferguson was instrumental whenever he played for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL. Ferguson has sheer pace and a lethal bouncer which could be very hand for Mumbai Indians considering the fact that IPL is played out in Mumbai, Mumbai pitches often support pace and bounce. With a base price of 2cr expect another bidding war.
Kuldeep Yadav
If there is one such department where Mumbai Indians were a bit short it is the spin department. Mumbai Indians had the likes of Rahul Chahar but it always felt like they were short of options. So this year they might rectify their mistake. Kuldeep Yadav seems to be a perfect candidate for Mumbai Indians, he is chinaman bowler who can fox the batters with his bowling. Kuldeep has been low on confidence but Mumbai Indians and Kuldeep is a perfect match as MI loves to make superstars out of their squad.
Rahul Chahar
Rahul Chahar has been with Mumbai Indians and pretty much knows the Mumbai Indians way and culture. So don't be surprised if Mumbai Indians went big for Rahul Chahar as we all know how MI loves to get those players who have played for them in past.
Shardul Thakur
Known as Lord himself. Shardul Thakur can be a perfect placement for Hardik Pandya at Mumbai Indians. Lord Thakur has been in phenomenal form with both bat and ball. Shardul Thakur can be the perfect No.7 Mumbai Indians can look for as he can give them 4 overs whenever asked and can also hit those big sixes if called upon into the action with the bat.