Ryan Rickelton Absent, Jonny Bairstow Joins Mumbai Indians
Bairstow's match fees will be one of the highest in the IPL, and his performance will be crucial to Mumbai Indians' success in the play-offs. With his expertise as a wicketkeeper-batter, Bairstow is expected to make a significant contribution to the team.
Jonny Bairstow, an England batter, has been signed by Mumbai Indians for Rs 5.25 crore, replacing Will Jacks if the team qualifies for the play-offs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Bairstow, a wicketkeeper-batter, will join the team and miss Yorkshire's County Championship match against Nottinghamshire and up to two Vitality Blast games.
Bairstow's signing is a significant move for Mumbai Indians, as he will bring his expertise as a wicketkeeper-batter to the team. His match fees will exceed Rs 2.5 crore if he plays just 2 matches, surpassing Rishabh Pant's match fees of around Rs 1.93 crore. Bairstow's salary for 3 matches will be Rs 1.75 crore, including two Qualifier matches and one Final.
It's worth noting that Rishabh Pant is the costliest player in IPL history with a salary of Rs 27 crore per season. Bairstow's signing will be an interesting addition to the team, and his performance will be closely watched. The move is expected to strengthen Mumbai Indians' chances in the play-offs, if they qualify.
The development is a significant one for the IPL, with Bairstow's signing expected to have a major impact on the team's performance. As the play-offs approach, all eyes will be on Mumbai Indians and their new signing, Jonny Bairstow.