IPL: Best XI of Mumbai Indians' released players who performed well for other franchises

Popular franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) are one of the most successful teams in franchise cricket. They have the joint-most number of Indian Premier League (IPL) titles (six) and they also won the erstwhile Champions League T20 on a couple of occasions. Over the years, the franchise has built a legacy with their players and owners showing a never-say-die attitude and an exceptional hunger to win silverware.

Mumbai have never been shy to take bold calls. They sacked Ricky Ponting midway through the IPL 2013 season and appointed Rohit Sharma at the helm. The Mumbai batter led the team to five titles in the years 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020, respectively. However, ahead of the IPL 2024 season, Rohit was replaced by Hardik Pandya and the move received widespread criticism.

MI finished last in the season but they have decided to continue with Hardik at the helm in the IPL 2025. Making stern calls and backing their instincts has been one of the highlights of the MI management. While most of their decisions have paid off, there have been instances where some of their released players have gone on to do well for other teams.

Best XI of MI's released players who did well for other IPL franchises:

1. Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan will easily go down as one of the finest openers to have played for India in ODI cricket. He has also established himself as an IPL legend with successful stints for Surisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals before spending his last three seasons at Punjab Kings.

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The southpaw played 18 innings for MI and scored 345 runs at an average of 19.61, registering five fifties. However, after being released by the franchise, he amassed 6,198 runs from 193 innings at an average of 36.67. He also slammed 45 half-centuries and two centuries after leaving Mumbai.