IPL 2025, Mumbaiindians in conversations to sign Jonny Bairstow and Richard Gleeson as replacement during play -offs. | Mint

English players Jonny Bairstow and Richard Gleeson are in advanced talks with Mumbai Indians to replace Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton for the playoffs, respectively, according to a report on Espncricinfo. The signing will take place provided Mumbai -Indians reach the playoffs. South African opener Rickelton and the English All-Rounder Will Jacks were an integral part of the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. The duo will join their respective national parties for international commands. Ryan Rickelton is in action for South Africa against Australia in the final of the World Test Championship, which begins on June 11. England will play the first ODI against West Indies on May 29. The qualifying 1 match in IPL 2025 is played on the same day. Mumbai Indians, IPL 2025 Mumbai Indians took 14 points (7 wins) out of 12 games. They may be in a situation to win both their games to secure a place in the play -off game. They play Delhi capitals and Punjab Kings on May 26. Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings are also in the race after the playoffs. Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks, IPL 2025 Ryan Rickelton played for Mumbai -Indians in all the 12 games of the season, while Will Jacks appeared in all one match except one game. Ryan Rickelton is the 2nd leading runner for MI with 336 runs. Will Jacks scored 195 runs and took 5 wickets and won the Player of the Match Award on two occasions. Jonny Bairstow, IPL Experience Bairstow represented Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings in IPL. He was the Player of the Match for his sparkling century in Punjab Kings’ record of 262 vs. Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024. In total, Bairstow scored 1589 runs in 50 IPL matches. Richard Gleeson Richard Gleeson played two games for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024, with 1 wicket at an economic rate of 9.07. Gleeson was the 2nd leading wicketkeeper (14 wickets) in SA20 played in January 2025. Stay up to date with all the actions from the IPL 2025. Look at the IPL 2025 schedule, follow the latest IPL 2025 points table and follow the top performers with the orange cap and purple cap.