Mumbai Indians have been dealt a huge blow ahead of IPL 2023, as their latest recruit Jhye Richardson is likely to miss out on the upcoming season due to a recurring hamstring injury. This is another setback for the team, as they will also be without the services of India’s premier fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah. The question on everyone’s mind is, who will fill the shoes of the talented Richardson?
Here, we explore three potential replacement options that the Mumbai Indians can consider for the upcoming season.
The first option is Adam Milne, a New Zealand seamer who went unsold in the IPL 2023 auction. Despite his lack of game time in the IPL, Milne’s experience of 145 T20 games could prove valuable to the team.
The second option is Tom Curran, an Englishman who is a death-overs specialist and a handy batter. Despite his surprising snub at the auction, Curran has featured in 13 IPL games for three different franchises and picked up as many wickets. Currently, he is showcasing his skills in the Pakistan Super League for Islamabad United.
Last but not least, the third option is Riley Meredith, a talented Australian fast bowler who has already proved his worth in the IPL. Meredith has played 13 games in the IPL, picking up 12 wickets and was part of the Mumbai Indians team in 2022. His recent form in the Big Bash League has also been impressive, with 21 wickets from 14 appearances.
With these three options available, Mumbai Indians have a good chance of finding a suitable replacement for Richardson and strengthen their squad for IPL 2023.