MI Face Major Changes Amid IPL Playoff Rescheduling

Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to sign Jonny Bairstow as a replacement for Will Jacks, who will miss the IPL 2025 playoffs due to England's ODI series against the West Indies, which now coincides with the rescheduled knockout stages. Bairstow, currently fulfilling County commitments and pending a No-Objection Certificate, brings significant IPL experience, having played 50 matches with two centuries. MI are also expected to lose Ryan Rickelton and Corbin Bosch to South Africa’s World Test Championship obligations, and Richard Gleeson is likely to be brought in as another replacement. The IPL playoffs were rescheduled after a week-long suspension caused by military tensions between India and Pakistan, raising uncertainty about overseas player availability. MI are presently fourth on the points table and hope these squad changes will sustain their playoff campaign. The roster adjustments reflect MI's efforts to remain competitive amid disruptions.