IPL 2025: Chahal’s Return to Mumbai Indians Could Be Key to Their IPL 2025 “Champions” Title, Says Chopra
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra predicts a potential return for Yuzvendra Chahal to Mumbai Indians (MI) in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction. Released by Rajasthan Royals after taking 18 wickets last season at a higher-than-average economy of 9.41, Chahal, who holds the unreal record for the most wickets in IPL history with 205 which is such a huge record for his age, originally began his IPL journey with MI back in 2011. His return could be a calculated move by this 5-time champion franchise to reinforce their bowling lineup, which has struggled in recent seasons.
Chopra highlighted that MI’s heavy reliance on their batting lineup has exposed weaknesses in their bowling, making it challenging to defend huge scores also without a strong bowling attack. While MI retained key players like Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav, Chopra pointed out that only Bumrah currently offers consistency in their bowling department and the other options they had in the previous season, are not fully dependable at this stage of IPL.
He suggested Chahal’s inclusion would address their spin needs, but if that isn’t feasible, Washington Sundar could be another viable option to strengthen the department. As the IPL 2025 mega auction, set to take place in Jeddah on November 24-25, approaches, MI will likely look to secure a quality spinner to boost their winning prospects. Chopra’s analysis underscores MI’s need for a dependable bowling unit to regain its dominance in the league.
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