Sri Lanka Twenty20 International skipper Charith Asalanka has been signed by Mumbai Indians as a replacement for the playoffs of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL).
Mumbai Indians announced three major replacement signings as they continue to remain in the race for the last IPL 2025 Playoffs spot alongside Delhi Capitals.
Should they qualify for the last-four stage, MI are set to lose the services of wicket-keeper Ryan Rickelton, all-rounder Will Jacks and seamer Corbin Bosch to their respective international commitments.
With two games left in the league stage, MI have nevertheless announced their three temporary signings for the Playoffs stage, should they qualify for the same by ensuring a win over the Capitals on Wednesday (21).
Using the temporary replacement rule, Mumbai have signed Sri Lanka T20I skipper Charith Asalanka, Jonny Bairstow and Richard Gleeson for the Playoffs stage, which begins on May 29.
The BCCI, however, confirmed that three players will only come into the picture if MI secure qualification.
Charith Asalanka will replace Corbin Bosch at a reserve price of 7.5 million Indian Rupees.
“Jacks will be replaced by English wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow, who will join at a price of INR 5.25 crore while English pacer Richard Gleeson will be a replacement for Ryan Rickelton at a reserve price of INR 1 crore,” the IPL statement read.
MI can assure qualification should they beat the Delhi Capitals at home at the Wankhede Stadium in their upcoming match. MI are slated to play their final game against the Punjab Kings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
South Africa keeper Rickelton, named in the squad for the World Test Championship final against Australia, has been an integral member of the side, scoring 336 runs opening the batting alongside Rohit Sharma. Marking a return to the England limited-over side, Jacks has chipped in with 192 runs in 11 games for MI, besides snapping a handful of wickets. Meanwhile, Bosch who made his IPL debut recently, registered 47 runs and a wicket in three outings.
-Agencies
