Former India head coach WV Raman discloses MI’s plan for the WPL 2024 auction, saying, “They will unearth uncut and unpolished diamonds.”

In the forthcoming WPL auction, which is scheduled for December 9, former India head coach WV Raman anticipates that the reigning champion Mumbai Indians will find raw and unpolished gems. In the most recent auction, they signed Saika Ishaque, who ended up becoming one of their greatest assets. Due to his 15 wickets in 10 matches, the 28-year-old spinner has been called up for the current series against England.

Raman believes the team will concentrate on the future since they intend to target at least three to four young people. He went on to say that MI will work to hone their craft so they are prepared for the future. With their remaining INR 2.10 crore budget, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team will want to create a solid Indian core, much like the men’s team does.

They want to utilize this WPL auction as a means of securing investments. As usual, they will find unpolished and uncut diamonds. They will select three guys for the future, and I’m convinced of it. In order to be of assistance to them in the future, they will continue to grow professionally.

“I believe the Mumbai Indians will bid exactly that in this auction. They recognize that having a sizable Indian representation in your team is necessary for you to win events, so they would be searching for young Indian players, Raman stated in an interview with Sports18.

Maintaining your core while expanding upon it is what you want to do: Anjum Chopra

The team is presently searching for a powerful all-round batsman and a leg spinner, according to former cricket player Anjum Chopra. The franchise requires athletes who can adjust to varied environments, she continued, especially because the event may be held in numerous places. The team’s core will not change.

“You should continue to grow and preserve your core. According to the little chats I’ve overheard, they’re searching for both an all-around hitter with explosive finishing ability and a leg-spinner. Although we are now playing in Mumbai, you still want players who can travel outside of Mumbai and adjust to different types of places, the former captain of India said.