IPL 2023: 5 Players who can replace Jasprit Bumrah in MI squad
Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to feature in the upcoming IPL season due to a recurring back injury.
3. Basil Thampi
Basil Thampi has been a consistent performer in the Indian domestic circles. He has featured in 45 first-class matches and picked up 102 wickets at an average of 30.82. When it comes to the List-A format, the 29-year-old has taken 41 scalps in 31 games at an economy of 5.36.
Mumbai Indians liked what they saw in Thampi and signed him at the 2022 mega auction. However, he was not able to set the marquee tournament on fire with his performances. Though the ace pacer took five wickets in as many games, he leaked runs at an economy of 9.50. Following his middling season, MI decided against retaining the right-arm seamer.
However, if Bumrah is out of the 16th IPL edition due to injury, the Mumbai management could look to reinvest in Thampi. The Kerela pacer has the ability to bowl at any phase of the game, which makes him a valuable addition to the side. Therefore, one might witness Basil donning a MI jersey in the forthcoming season.
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