IPL: 3 Players MI should target in 2023 auction

3. Kane Richardson

Apart from their spin bowling issues, Mumbai also has complications with its overseas pacers. The franchise doesn’t even have a proper reliable replacement for Jofra Archer. Even the likes of Tymal Mills who was perceived worthy haven’t been any conducive. Also, other pacers like Riley Meredith comprehensively don’t paint a rosy picture. That’s why the addition of Kane Richardson could be a very beneficial purchase.

Firstly, the Aussie spearhead could be an adequate backup for the ace bowling of Jofra Archer. Barring this, the 31-year-old can also even join as the second overseas seamer. MI have liked hunting with two proper foreign seamers on occasions and Richardson can again revive their old blueprint.

Nevertheless, MI can also explore other overseas names like Tom Curran, Chris Woakes, or even Kyle Jamieson. But the above names have either availability issues or aren’t credible enough. Individually as a proposition, this Aussie cricketer possesses a better command when it comes to T20s.

Overall, in the MI jersey, Richardson can also specifically play a role in what DJ Bravo offers to CSK. As the pacer with his variations can bowl in the middle and death overs, it will also allow Archer and Bumrah to hunt collectively in the power play. All in all, even Richardson’s signing can become very fruitful for the blue and gold army.