Mumbai Indians Set to Strengthen Spin Department with These Two Names
Mumbai Indians are now working hard to strengthen their squad ahead of the IPL auction. For this, the team has now expanded its focus on the spin department, eager to add more depth in the same. They have targeted two spinners, one from KKR and the other from SRH.
Mumbai Indians are now working hard to strengthen their squad ahead of the IPL auction. For this, the team has now expanded its focus on the spin department, eager to add more depth in the same. They have targeted two spinners, one from KKR and the other from SRH.
Mumbai Indians, after finishing in the playoffs of the previous season, are now eager to make some improvements. The team is looking forward to adding depth in the spin department. And this will be easy for them in the IPL Trade Window, allowing them to get the
It has been reported that Mumbai Indians have targeted two spinners. One of them includes Mayank Markande from Kolkata Knight Riders. And the other is Rahul Chahar from Sunrisers Hyderabad. With the targets being set, fans remain eager to see which of these bowlers would join the line-up.
1. Mayank Markande
Mayank Markande is among the initial targets of Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL auction. For the leg break bowler, the team has already started with the discussions with Kolkata Knight Riders. It should be noted that Markande didn't play a single game for KKR in the previous season, and he is now having an opportunity to reunite with Mumbai Indians.
Mayank Markande in IPL:
- Innings: 37
- Overs: 120
- Wickets: 37
- Average: 28.89
- Economy: 8.90
- Four-wicket Hauls: 2
He started off with his career in the IPL by Mumbai Indians. Playing for them in 2018, Markande made his mark with his impressive spin deliveries. He was able to finish the season by taking 15 wickets in 14 matches. And this was also the most games he had played in
Markande started to receive less opportunities after the 2018 season, as he played just 3 games in the next edition. Still, he was with Mumbai Indians when the team had won its fourth IPL title. He shifted to Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2021 edition, but was brought back by Mumbai Indians in 2022.
His comeback to Mumbai didn't last for long. Eventually, the team released him for the next edition, as Markande continued to play for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2023 and 2024 respectively. In these two editions, he played 17 games and even took
Ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Markande was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad. But he was also bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for 30 lakh rupees. He didn't play even a single game for the team in this edition, and now it looks like his comeback to Mumbai Indians is back on the cards.
2. Rahul Chahar
With Mayank Markande marking his return to Mumbai Indians, there is another name expected for a comeback. And it is Rahul Chahar. After a long time, Rahul will finally be able to be in the same team with his brother, Deepak Chahar. While the deal between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rahul Chahar is not confirmed, the talks for the same have started.
Rahul Chahar in IPL:
- Innings: 78
- Overs: 278.2
- Wickets: 75
- Average: 28.66
- Economy: 7.72
- Four-wicket Hauls: 1
Rahul Chahar started off his IPL career with Rising Pune SuperGiants in 2017. He didn't play in the 2018 edition, but returned in IPL 2019. At this time, Rahul Chahar was bought by Mumbai Indians, and proved to be a lucky charm for the team. He went on to play 13 games for the team in IPL 2019 edition, and 13 wickets at an economy of 6.55.
With Mumbai Indians winning their fourth title, the team also decided to retain Rahul Chahar for the next edition. And this decision eventually paid off, with Mumbai Indians winning yet another IPL title, marking consecutive wins. In the IPL 2020 edition, Chahar played 15 matches for the team, and had been a regular player for them.
But Rahul Chahar also had his time with Mumbai Indians come to an end. After IPL 2021, he was released by Mumbai Indians and brought by Punjab Kings. He played for Punjab from IPL 2022 to IPL 2024, taking key wickets for the team. While he was able to do well in 2022 and 2024, he missed on taking regular for the team in IPL 2023.
Eventually, with the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Rahul Chahar got released by Punjab Kings. Entering the Mega Auction, Rahul Chahar invited biddings from various teams. Following this, Sunrisers Hyderabad came out victorious in this, buying Rahul Chahar for 3.20 crore rupees. But he played just a single game for the team in the previous edition, bowling just an over.
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