MI's Released Players 2025

MI's Released Players 2025 [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]MI's Released Players 2025 [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]

In the IPL, player releases are a hugely important part of every team's strategy. Releasing players helps franchises free up their purses, make room for emerging talent, and adapt their squads to suit changing needs.

Over the years, Mumbai Indians, one of the most successful teams in IPL history with five titles to their name, have taken a calculated approach, letting go of some big names while always retaining a strong core. It’s never an easy decision, especially when it involves prominent names, but it’s a necessary step to stay competitive in the league. Here's a look at MI's released players.

MI Released Players List 2025

Player
Role
Ishan KishanBatter/Wicketkeeper
Tim DavidAll-Rounder
Gerald CoetzeeBowler
Piyush ChawlaBowler
Harvik DesaiBatter/Wicketkeeper
Vishnu VinodBatter/Wicketkeeper
Naman DhirBatter
Shivalik SharmaBowler
Nehal WadheraBatter
Dewald BrevisBatter
Shreyas Gopal
Bowler
Anshul KambojAll-Rounder
Mohammad NabiAll-Rounder
Shams MulaniAll-Rounder
Romario ShepherdAll-Rounder
Kumar KartikeyaBowler
Akash MadhwalBowler
Kwena MaphakaBowler
Arjun TendulkarBowler
Nuwan ThusharaBowler
Luke WoodBowler
Jason BehrendorffBowler
Dilshan MadushankaBowler

Historical Releases by MI

MI’s Released Players 2024

Player
Role
Mohammad Arshad KhanBowler
Ramandeep SinghBatter
Hrithik ShokeenBowler
Raghav GoyalBowler
Jofra ArcherBowler
Tristan StubbsBatter/Wicketkeeper
Duan JansenBowler
Jhye RichardsonBowler
Riley MeredithBowler
Chris JordanBowler
Sandeep WarrierBowler
Cameron Green (Traded to RCB)All-Rounder

MI’s Released Players 2023

Player
Role
Kieron Pollard (Retired)All-Rounder
Anmolpreet SinghBatter
Aryan JuyalBatter/Wicketkeeper
Basil ThampiBowler
Daniel SamsBowler
Fabian AllenBowler
Jaydev UnadkatBowler
Mayank MarkandeBowler
Murugan AshwinBowler
Rahul BuddhiBatter
Riley MeredithBowler
Sanjay YadavAll-Rounder
Tymal MillsBowler

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q.1. Who are the released players for MI in IPL 2025?

Answer: MI has released players like Ishan Kishan, Tim David, Dewald Brevis, and Gerald Coetzee, among others.

Q.2. Why does MI release players every season?

Answer: Releasing players helps MI free up funds, create space for new talented players, and adapt to the needs of the squad.

Q.3. How many players did MI release in 2025?

Answer: MI released a total of 23 players ahead of IPL 2025 which also includes replacements.