Will Nita Ambani drop Hardik Pandya from MI? Mumbai Indians can release these five players before IPL 2027

In IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians could win only four out of their 14 matches. The team stood at number 9 in the points table. Not only in this season, but in the last three seasons, the performance of Mumbai Indians has been disappointing. In IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians handed over the captaincy to star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, but Hardik, who led Gujarat Titans to victory, could not do anything special for MI. Now, Mumbai Indians may release a total of five players including captain Hardik Pandya for the upcoming season.

According to IPL rules, all 10 teams have to release the list of retained and released players one month before the auction. This time also all the teams will have to release their release and retention lists before November 15. The news of his trade regarding captain Hardik Pandya is making headlines. Kolkata Knight Riders are showing interest in this all-rounder. It is certain that whatever team Hardik Pandya joins, he will captain it.

1- Hardik Pandya

Since his return to Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya has not been able to score a single half-century. This means that he has not scored any fifty in IPL for the last three years. His captaincy has been consistently bad. His bowling and batting performance has also been average. If Hardik Pandya goes to another team in a trade deal, it will be fine; Otherwise, the franchise can release him before the auction.

2- Sherfane Rutherford

West Indies’ explosive batsman Sherfane Rutherford was taken by Mumbai Indians to play the role of match finisher. He replaced Tim David, but Rutherford could not perform as expected. Now, the franchise can release him before the auction of the upcoming season.

3- Trent Boult

New Zealand’s legendary fast bowler Trent Boult also flopped badly in IPL 2026. Bolt’s bowling no longer had the same edge. Bolt no longer plays international cricket. Age also seems to be affecting his performance. Therefore, Mumbai can release him also.

4- Quinton de Kock

South African wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock is back in international cricket. He will not get many chances to play in IPL 2026. MI already has a good team of openers. Therefore, the team can replace De Kock with a explosive batsman in the middle order. Therefore, De Kock can be released.

5- Keshav Maharaj

South African spinner Keshav Maharaj was signed by Mumbai Indians as a replacement. He did not play any match in IPL 2026, but still he can be released before the auction, because he does not have a place in the team.

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