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Green, Dewald Brevis And? IPL Youngsters Who Have Made MI Regret Their Shocking Releases

Debashis Sarangi

Dewald Brevis and Cam Green were a part of MI [Source: @MIFansArmy, @CricCrazyJohns/X]Dewald Brevis and Cam Green were a part of MI [Source: @MIFansArmy, @CricCrazyJohns/X]

Mumbai Indians have undoubtedly been one of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League. Their scouting process has been a prominent reason behind MI's IPL exploits, as several youngsters with immense potential have graced their dressing room. 

Several players, who were once a part of the MI setup, have recently reached the peak of their prowess. In such a scenario, MI must regret their untimely releases due to some valid reasons. 

Cameron Green

What Green did for MI and why he was released

Criterion
Data
Matches16
Runs452
Average50.22
Strike Rate160.28
Wickets6

(Cameron Green's IPL record for MI)

  • Cameron Green joined Mumbai Indians for a whopping price of INR 17.50 Crores ahead of the 2023 season. He had a great tournament for the five-time champions, amassing 452 runs at an average of 50.22 and a strike rate of 160.28. 
  • However, MI decided to revamp their leadership by trading Hardik Pandya from GT, exchanging Green with RCB. 

Why MI should regret releasing Cameron Green

  • After missing one IPL season due to injury, Cameron Green reannounced himself in style, showcasing sublime form for Australia in international cricket. He hammered 205 runs in the West Indies T20Is before amassing 158 runs, including the second-fastest ton for Australia, in the ODI series against South Africa on home soil. 
  • Considering Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma's inconsistent returns and Suryakumar Yadav's injury concerns, Green could've helped MI transition their IPL setup smoothly had the Hardik Pandya-led side persisted with him. Nevertheless, they still have a chance to secure his services, with the batter likely to enter the mini auction before IPL 2026. 

Dewald Brevis

What Brevis did for MI and why was he released

Criterion
Data
Matches10
Runs230
Average23
Strike Rate133.72

(Dewald Brevis' IPL stats for MI)

  • Dewald Brevis became a part of Mumbai Indians when the franchise signed him for INR 3 crores in the 2022 auction. He showcased his potential in a limited number of opportunities, slamming 230 runs at an impressive strike rate of 133.72. 
  • But the consistent performance from Tilak Varma, who was Brevis' prime competitor in the MI setup, prompted the five-time champions to release the South African batter despite his promising returns.

Why MI should regret releasing Brevis

  • Although Dewald Brevis went unsold in the 2025 auction, Gurjapneet Singh's injury gave CSK a golden opportunity to bring him into their squad as a replacement. He made an instant impact, scoring 225 runs at a blistering strike rate of 180. 
  • He has been an exceptional performer for the Proteas since then, oozing his class across formats. Considering Brevis' red-hot form, we reckon MI would've benefitted had they trusted his abilities. 

Tristan Stubbs

What Stubbs did for MI and why was he released

Criterion
Data
Matches4
Runs27
Average6.75
Strike Rate77.14

(IPL stats of Tristan Stubbs for MI)

  • Tristan Stubbs didn't get plenty of opportunities with the Mumbai Indians. In four matches, the South African batter struck 27 runs at a horrendous average of 6.75 and a strike rate of 77.14. 
  • So, considering his middling returns, the Mumbai Indians think tank released him to the auction pool.

Why MI should regret releasing Tristan Stubbs

  • Soon after MI released him, Stubbs found a new IPL base in the Delhi Capitals, a team that used his potential to the optimum. As a result, he established himself as a key middle-order batter for the franchise, scoring 678 runs at an average of 52.15 and a blistering strike rate of 170.78. 
  • So, Stubbs' transformation from a rookie to a maestro might make MI regret the move to release him as they continue their search for a capable middle-order batter to assist Hardik Pandya in the slog overs. 

Tim David

What David did for MI and why was he released

Criterion
Data
Matches37
Runs658
Average29.91
Strike Rate171.35

(Tim David's IPL stats for MI)

  • Tim David played the finisher's role for the Mumbai Indians, empowering them with an excellent power-hitting weapon lower down the order. In 34 innings, David hammered 658 runs at a strike rate of 171.35 for the five-time champions. 
  • However, as he was purchased for a whopping price of 8.25 Crores, MI released him in order to free up their purse and invest the amount to strengthen their fast bowling by buying the likes of Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar in the mega auction.

Why MI should regret releasing Tim David

  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru grabbed the chance by signing Tim David in the mega auction. The move paid rich dividends for RCB, as David played a pivotal role in their triumphant IPL campaign. 
  • Apart from helping RCB clinch their first title, David became one of the leading batters for Australia in T20Is, even smashing a blistering century in the recently held series against the West Indies. 
  • So, given that MI don't have enough firepower apart from Hardik Pandya and Naman Dhir, Tim David's retention could've certainly bolstered their lineup.