IPL 2023: 5 teams that can pick Shakib Al Hasan in auction
Shakib Al Hasan has been a legendary player in the shortest format and many franchises could make a bid for him at the forthcoming auction
3. Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians picked Fabian Allen to fulfill the role of the spin-bowling all-rounder in the side. However, the think tank did not back him in the 15th edition of the IPL and benched him for most of the season. He got just a lone game where he leaked runs at an economy of 11.50 and did not have much impact with the bat either.
Given how MI handled Allen, it does not seem they would retain him for next season. And the five-time IPL champions could look to fill the spin all-rounder void with Shakib. The Bangladesh veteran’s addition would bolster the batting setup and add variety to the bowling attack.
Mumbai have spinners such as Mayank Markande, Murugan Ashwin, and Hrithik Shokeen in their ranks. Though the trio has shown promise, they did not pose a significant threat to the opposition in the previous season. And thus the addition of Shakib in the mix could add more venom to the spin attack. Also, if he does not feature in the full-strength XI, the ace all-rounder’s experience could be handy for the other bowlers.
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