Mumbai Indians (MI) are preparing for the IPL 2027 mini auction after making a major change to their squad. The five time champions have traded captain Hardik Pandya to Punjab Kings in exchange for left arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh.
Arshdeep’s arrival gives Mumbai another experienced Indian fast bowler alongside Jasprit Bumrah. However, the franchise now faces important decisions about its retained players, overseas combination and available auction budget.
Mumbai Indians finished the IPL 2026 auction with a full 25 player squad and a remaining purse of 55 lakh. With the reported IPL 2027 auction budget increasing to 130 crore, MI will need to release or trade players to create space for new signings.
Here is the predicted Mumbai Indians retained and released players list, updated squad, remaining purse and available slots for IPL 2027.
MI Retained Players List for IPL 2027
Mumbai Indians are expected to keep their experienced Indian core together while making some changes to their bowling options.
Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma are among the players who could remain central to the team’s plans. Arshdeep Singh’s arrival also strengthens the Indian bowling group.
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Predicted Mumbai Indians retained players list for IPL 2027
| No. | Player | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohit Sharma | Batter | Predicted retention |
| 2 | Suryakumar Yadav | Batter | Predicted retention |
| 3 | Jasprit Bumrah | Fast Bowler | Predicted retention |
| 4 | Tilak Varma | Batter | Predicted retention |
| 5 | Arshdeep Singh | Fast Bowler | Incoming trade |
| 6 | Naman Dhir | All rounder | Predicted retention |
| 7 | Ryan Rickelton | Wicketkeeper Batter | Predicted retention |
| 8 | Quinton de Kock | Wicketkeeper Batter | Retention decision pending |
| 9 | Will Jacks | All rounder | Predicted retention |
| 10 | Mitchell Santner | All rounder | Predicted retention |
| 11 | Allah Ghazanfar | Spinner | Predicted retention |
| 12 | Ashwani Kumar | Fast Bowler | Predicted retention |
| 13 | Corbin Bosch | All rounder | Predicted retention |
| 14 | Sherfane Rutherford | All rounder | Predicted retention |
| 15 | Atharva Ankolekar | All rounder | Predicted retention |
| 16 | Mayank Rawat | All rounder | Predicted retention |
| 17 | Danish Malewar | Batter | Predicted retention |
| 18 | Mohammad Izhar | Fast Bowler | Predicted retention |
MI Released Players Ahead of IPL 2027 Mini Auction
Mumbai Indians entered the IPL 2026 auction with a settled squad and used most of their budget on existing players and trades.
However, having 25 players means the franchise must create vacancies before adding new players at the IPL 2027 mini auction.
Some experienced players could also come under consideration because of their salaries and the team’s bowling requirements.
Predicted and confirmed MI released players for IPL 2027
| No. | Player | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hardik Pandya | All rounder | Confirmed trade to PBKS |
| 2 | Deepak Chahar | Fast Bowler | Possible release |
| 3 | Trent Boult | Fast Bowler | Possible release |
| 4 | Shardul Thakur | All rounder | Predicted release |
| 5 | Mayank Markande | Spinner | Predicted release |
| 6 | Raghu Sharma | Spinner | Predicted release |
| 7 | Raj Bawa | All rounder | Predicted release |
| 8 | Robin Minz | Wicketkeeper Batter | Possible release |
Note: Hardik Pandya has officially moved to Punjab Kings through a trade. The other names are possible or predicted releases, not confirmed departures.
MI’s Remaining Purse for IPL 2027 Mini Auction
Mumbai Indians finished the IPL 2026 auction with 55 lakh remaining in their purse.
The reported IPL 2027 auction budget has increased from 125 crore to 130 crore, adding another 5 crore to the overall budget.
The Hardik Arshdeep trade also affects Mumbai’s purse calculation. Hardik’s existing fee was 16.35 crore, while Arshdeep joins at 18 crore.
Mumbai Indians estimated purse calculation
| Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|
| Remaining purse after IPL 2026 auction | 0.55 crore |
| Reported increase in auction budget | +5 crore |
| Hardik Pandya’s outgoing fee | +16.35 crore |
| Arshdeep Singh’s incoming fee | -18 crore |
| Net trade adjustment | -1.65 crore |
| Estimated remaining purse before releases | 3.90 crore |
For example, releasing Deepak Chahar or Trent Boult would create additional budget space, depending on the final contract and auction accounting.
MI’s Available Slots for IPL 2027 Mini Auction
Mumbai Indians finished IPL 2026 with a complete 25 player squad, including 17 Indian players and eight overseas players.
The Hardik Pandya Arshdeep Singh trade does not change the overall squad size because both players are Indian.
MI squad composition before releases
| Squad Details | Number |
|---|---|
| Total players | 25 |
| Indian players | 17 |
| Overseas players | 8 |
| Maximum squad size | 25 |
| Maximum overseas players | 8 |
| Available slots before releases | 0 |
Mumbai Indians must release or trade players to create vacancies for the mini auction.
Estimated available slots after predicted releases
If MI releases six players, its squad could have the following composition:
| Particulars | Number |
|---|---|
| Current squad size | 25 |
| Predicted releases | 6 |
| Players remaining | 19 |
| Maximum squad size | 25 |
| Potential available slots | 6 |
The overseas-player limit will also matter. Mumbai currently has eight overseas players. If it releases an overseas player, it can create an overseas vacancy; releasing only Indian players will not create additional overseas capacity.
Mumbai Indians IPL 2027 Squad Strategy
Mumbai Indians have made an important change by bringing Arshdeep Singh into their bowling attack. His left arm pace could complement Jasprit Bumrah and give the team more options with the new ball and at the death.
The biggest decisions will involve the future of experienced players such as Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult, along with the team’s captaincy plans after Hardik Pandya’s departure.
Mumbai’s estimated purse before releases is around 3.90 crore, leaving limited room for major auction purchases. Releasing players will therefore be important if MI wants to strengthen its squad for IPL 2027.
The official retention list will confirm which players remain with the five time champions.
FAQs: Mumbai Indians Retained and Released Players IPL 2027
Has Mumbai Indians announced its IPL 2027 retained players list?
No. The official retention list has not yet been announced.
Who is joining Mumbai Indians for IPL 2027?
Arshdeep Singh is joining Mumbai Indians from Punjab Kings through a confirmed player trade.
Which player is leaving Mumbai Indians for IPL 2027?
Hardik Pandya has been traded to Punjab Kings at a revised fee of 18 crore.
