Mumbai Indians (MI) is performing very poorly in IPL 2026. The team has played 9 league matches, in which they have won only 2. After this performance, MI can become the first team to be eliminated. From here it has become almost impossible for Mumbai to qualify for the playoffs. Due to this poor performance, many players may be dropped from the team. We will tell you about 3 such players, whose retirement is almost certain.
1- Trent Boult
The first name in the list is that of New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult. Bolt is playing for Mumbai in the current season with a salary of Rs 12.50 crore. However, his performance has been quite average. Bolt has played 5 matches in the season. While bowling in 5 innings of these matches, he has taken only 2 wickets. Considering this performance, Mumbai can release him before the next season.
2- Deepak Chahar
Deepak Chahar was retained by Mumbai for the 19th season at a price of Rs 9.25 crore. However, his performance has been quite poor. Deepak has played 3 matches for the franchise in the season. While batting in 3 innings of these matches, Deepak has taken only 1 wicket. With this he has also spent a lot of runs. Deepak’s economy was 13.38. In such a situation, Mumbai can release him before the next season.
3- Shardul Thakur
Shardul Thakur is playing for Mumbai Indians at a price of Rs 2 crore in the season. Mumbai had acquired Shardul as its part through trade. Last season he was seen playing for Lucknow Super Giants. He has played 7 matches in the season. In 5 innings of these matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 31.66. While batting in 2 innings, Shardul scored only 14 runs. He has not been able to perform as per expectations, due to which he may be released before the next season.
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