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The deadline for IPL franchises to announce their retentions is less than a week away now, and the rumors about which players each team would release are picking up.

One quite an interesting team to look at is the Mumbai Indians, with the five-time champions looking to end their run of sub-par seasons and get close to a record sixth title again. They have always had an excellent world-class Indian core, but the performances of those around him have been inconsistent.

Finding the right balance for it would be key, and it would have to start by releasing the right players. Speaking on JioStar ’s TATA IPL 2026 ‘Retention Preview’, former Australia captain Matthew Hayden advocated releasing a fan-favorite, Trent Boult.

“Mumbai Indians have a very balanced playing

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