Ishan Kishan has been playing for the same IPL team, Mumbai Indians, for several years. He was once released by MI but was brought back with a hefty price tag. Now, he has been released once again. So, will history repeat itself with Ishan returning to Mumbai Indians, or will he play for a different team in the upcoming IPL season? Many teams are likely to have their eyes on him, but there is one team that might go all out to secure him.
Mumbai Indians had previously repurchased Ishan Kishan for a hefty sum
Mumbai Indians bought Ishan Kishan for a significant price of INR 15.25 crore. Although the last few seasons haven’t been remarkable for him, and he also lost his place in the Indian national team, he was recently released from his IPL team as well. Initially, Ishan played for Gujarat Lions when Suresh Raina was the captain, but he became known as a Mumbai Indians player. Notably, MI cannot use the Right to Match (RTM) card on Ishan in the auction this time, so whichever team places the highest bid will secure him.
Ishan Kishan could move to Gujarat Titans
There’s speculation that Ishan Kishan might play for Gujarat Titans in the upcoming IPL season. The Titans have retained players like Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, and Shahrukh Khan. This means they may need a wicketkeeper-batsman, and Ishan fits the role perfectly as he also opens the innings. If he joins this team, he could form a formidable opening pair with Shubman Gill for Gujarat Titans.
Demand for wicketkeeper-batsmen in the IPL
Wicketkeeper-batsmen are always in high demand during IPL auctions, especially if they can open the innings. It’s almost certain that Ishan will attract high bids again, so whichever team has the most money when his name comes up is likely to secure him. Apart from Gujarat Titans, several other teams may also be in contention. It will be interesting to see what unfolds on the auction day.
