New Delhi: Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have signed Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, and Charith Asalanka as replacements for a group of foreign recruits who are set to leave for national duty following the team’s final league match May 26.
England’s Will Jacks and the South African duo of Ryan Rickelton and Corbin Bosch will depart after MI’s last league game against Punjab Kings May 26.
“Jacks will be replaced by English wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow, who joins the squad at a price of INR 5.25 crore,” the IPL stated in an official release.
“English pacer Richard Gleeson will come in for Ryan Rickelton at a reserve price of Rs one crore, while Sri Lankan batter Charith Asalanka replaces Corbin Bosch at Rs 75 lakh.”
Mumbai Indians currently in the top four and must defeat Delhi Capitals Wednesday to confirm their place in the playoffs.
The three replacements will be available only from the playoffs stage, provided MI secure qualification for the knockout rounds.
