Mumbai Indians Sign Bairstow, Gleeson, and Asalanka for ₹7 Crore in Mid-IPL 2025

Mumbai Indians have signed Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, and Charith Asalanka to their team for IPL 2025. The three players were signed for a total of seven crore rupees.

Due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Premier League was postponed on 9 May. Following a ceasefire, the tournament resumed on 17 May, approximately 10 days behind schedule. However, this delay has impacted some teams, as players are returning home for national duties. Mumbai Indians (MI) is one such team. MI's Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, and Corbin Bosch are returning home. To compensate, the franchise has signed Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, and Charith Asalanka for a total of ₹7 crore.

Bairstow Signed for ₹5.25 Crore

English wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow has replaced Will Jacks. Mumbai Indians signed Bairstow for ₹5.25 crore. It is understood that if Mumbai Indians qualify for the playoffs, the replacement players will be available for selection.

Gleeson Replaces Rickelton

English pacer Richard Gleeson will replace Ryan Rickelton at his base price of ₹1 crore. Charith Asalanka will replace Corbin Bosch at his base price of ₹75 lakh.