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The Mumbai Indians have finalized their 18-player team for the WPL 2024. As the defending champions, they made a significant move by acquiring South African pacer Shabnim Ismail for INR 1.2 crore.
Sticking to a strategy of minimal changes, Mumbai Indians released only four players, three of whom didn't play in the previous season. Having had 17 players last time, they had five vacant slots to fill.
After successfully securing Ismail in the auction, Mumbai Indians focused on adding domestic talents to their squad. They successfully signed S Sajana, Amandeep Kaur, Keerthana Balakrishnan, and Fatima Jaffer, creating a robust team for their upcoming title defense.
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Despite having the smallest purse at Rs 2.1 crore, Mumbai Indians made strategic acquisitions, showing their commitment to building a competitive team for the upcoming season. The inclusion of both international and domestic players adds depth and diversity to their squad.
Shabnim Ismail's acquisition is particularly notable, considering her stellar performance and the significant bid made by Mumbai Indians. As they gear up for the WPL 2024, the team is well-positioned to defend their championship title with a mix of experienced players and promising talents.
Retained Players: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr*, Chloe Tryon*, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews*, Humairaa Kaazi, Isabelle Wong*, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver*, Pooja Vastrakar, Priyanka Bala, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia
New players: Shabnim Ismail (South Africa, Rs 1.2 crore), S Sajana (India, Rs 15 lakh), Amandeep Kaur (India, Rs 15 lakh), Fatima Jaffer (India, Rs 10 lakh), Keerthana Balakrishnan (India, Rs 10 lakh)
Mumbai Indians squad for WPL 2024:
Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr*, Chloe Tryon*, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews*, Humairaa Kaazi, Isabelle Wong*, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver*, Pooja Vastrakar, Priyanka Bala, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, S Sajana, Amandeep Kaur, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Fatima Jaffer
Released Players: Dhara Gujjar, Heather Graham*, Neelam Bisht, Sonam Yadav
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