SaralnamaReports of Mumbai Indians among three IPL-winning teams interested in signing Ishan Kishan ahead of IPL 2026 emerged. Kishan, currently with Sunrisers Hyderabad, is sought by Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Rajasthan Royals. He joined SRH for ₹11.25 crore in IPL 2025 but had an average season. MI leads the race to sign Kishan, who played for them from 2018 to 2024. The teams want a top-order wicketkeeper-batsman. Kishan recently scored 173 in a Ranji Trophy match for Jharkhand. The IPL 2026 mini-auction is approaching, with teams soon to announce retained players. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 00:58 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Reports of Mumbai Indians among three IPL-winning teams interested in signing Ishan Kishan ahead of IPL 2026 emerged on 22 Oct 2025
- Kishan, currently with Sunrisers Hyderabad, is sought by Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Rajasthan Royals
- He joined SRH for ₹11.25 crore in IPL 2025 but had an average season