Updated: 28 October 2026
Mumbai Indians Squad 2027: Players, Captain, Coach and Retentions
Mumbai Indians have a new head coach for 2027. Kieron Pollard, who spent years with MI as a player and then as batting coach, takes over from Mahela Jayawardene. Right now, MI have 25 players under contract: 17 Indian and 8 overseas.
Below is the full MI squad with each player’s role and 2026 fee, every change since last season and what happens at the retention deadline on 15 November 2026.
25
players under contract
8/8
overseas slots used
5
IPL titles
9th
IPL 2026 finish
Team facts
MI at a Glance
| Detail | Mumbai Indians |
|---|---|
| Home ground | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| IPL titles | 5 (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) |
| IPL 2026 finish | 9th |
| Captain in 2026 | Hardik Pandya |
| Head coach for 2027 | Kieron Pollard (new, replaced Mahela Jayawardene) |
| Players under contract | 25 (17 Indian, 8 overseas) |
| Retention deadline | Sunday, 15 November 2026 |
| IPL 2027 auction | Wednesday, 16 December 2026, Goa (expected) |
Full squad
MI Squad for IPL 2027
These are the 25 players under contract with Mumbai Indians going into the IPL 2027 retention. The fee is what each player was paid in IPL 2026 (or his new fee, if he was traded), and overseas players are marked in orange. On 15 November 2026, we will mark every player as retained or released.
Batters (5)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav Vice-captain in 2026 | India | ₹16.35 crore |
| Rohit Sharma | India | ₹16.3 crore |
| Tilak Varma | India | ₹8 crore |
| Sherfane Rutherford | West Indies | ₹2.6 crore |
| Danish Malewar | India | ₹30 lakh |
Wicketkeepers (3)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | South Africa | ₹1 crore |
| Quinton de Kock Missed part of 2026 (wrist) | South Africa | ₹1 crore |
| Robin Minz | India | ₹65 lakh |
All-rounders (9)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya Captain in 2026 | India | ₹16.35 crore |
| Will Jacks | England | ₹5.25 crore |
| Naman Dhir | India | ₹5.25 crore |
| Shardul Thakur | India | ₹2 crore |
| Mitchell Santner Missed part of 2026 (shoulder) | New Zealand | ₹2 crore |
| Corbin Bosch | South Africa | ₹75 lakh |
| Raj Angad Bawa Missed part of 2026 (ligament) | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Mayank Rawat | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Atharva Ankolekar Missed 2026 (knee) | India | ₹30 lakh |
Bowlers (8)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | ₹18 crore |
| Trent Boult | New Zealand | ₹12.5 crore |
| Deepak Chahar | India | ₹9.25 crore |
| Allah Ghazanfar | Afghanistan | ₹4.8 crore |
| Ashwani Kumar | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Mohammad Izhar | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Raghu Sharma | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Mayank Markande | India | ₹30 lakh |
Squad built from the official IPL 2026 retention and auction records, plus every trade and retirement since. Last checked on 28 October 2026.
Since last season
MI Changes for IPL 2027
- Kieron Pollard was named head coach on 24 October 2026. Mahela Jayawardene has left.
- Hardik Pandya was captain in 2026. Reports say Rohit Sharma could return as captain, but nothing is confirmed.
- No player trades so far, although Hardik Pandya has been linked with a move in some reports.
Replacement players signed during IPL 2026
These players joined during the 2026 season when someone was injured or unavailable. Whether they stay for 2027 will be clear when the retention lists come out.
| Player | Country | Came in for |
|---|---|---|
| Keshav Maharaj | South Africa | Mitchell Santner |
| Mahipal Lomror | India | Quinton de Kock |
| Ruchit Ahir | India | Raj Angad Bawa |
| Krish Bhagat | India | Atharva Ankolekar |
The money
MI’s Biggest Contracts
Together, the 25 players in this squad are on contracts worth about ₹124.45 crore. Every player a team keeps for 2027 is paid out of its purse, so releasing a big contract is the quickest way to free up money for the auction. These are the five biggest deals in the squad.
#1
₹18 crore
Jasprit Bumrah, bowler
#2
₹16.35 crore
Suryakumar Yadav, batter
#3
₹16.35 crore
Hardik Pandya, all-rounder
#4
₹16.3 crore
Rohit Sharma, batter
#5
₹12.5 crore
Trent Boult, bowler
Last season
MI in IPL 2026
MI finished 9th in IPL 2026, one of their worst seasons. Injuries hurt: Quinton de Kock, Raj Angad Bawa and Mitchell Santner were all ruled out during the season.
MI IPL titles
Mumbai Indians have won the IPL 5 times: 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020.
Your questions
MI Squad 2027 FAQs
Who is the MI captain for IPL 2027?
MI have not confirmed their IPL 2027 captain. Hardik Pandya led the team in 2026. Some reports say Rohit Sharma could return as captain, but nothing is official.
Who is the MI head coach for IPL 2027?
Kieron Pollard is the MI head coach for IPL 2027. He moved up from batting coach on 24 October 2026, after Mahela Jayawardene left.
How many players are in the MI squad right now?
MI have 25 players under contract: 17 Indian and 8 overseas. A team can have up to 25 players, with no more than 8 from overseas.
When will MI announce their retained players for IPL 2027?
By Sunday, 15 November 2026. That is the deadline for all ten teams to submit their retained and released players. We will update this page the same day.
Will Rohit Sharma be MI captain in IPL 2027?
Nothing is confirmed. Hardik Pandya was captain in 2026, and some reports say a return for Rohit is possible. We will update this page when MI announce their captain.
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How We Check Our Facts
Players, fees and replacements come from the official IPL 2026 retention and auction records. Trades, retirements and staff changes come from trusted outlets. If you spot a mistake in the MI squad, tell us and we will fix it.
Main sources: IPL 2026 retentions, auction and replacements, IPL 2026 season records, India TV (trades), IANS (Pant and Kuldeep trade) and The National (coaching changes).