From Buying Injured Jofra Archer To Retaining Aging Kieron Pollard: Top 10 Worst Decisions By Mumbai Indians Ahead Of IPL 2024 Auction - In Pics

Despite acquiring Jofra Archer in 2022 for INR 8 crore, Mumbai Indians faced disappointment as the English speedster's injury limited his impact. The franchise eventually released him ahead of the 2024 IPL auction.

The signing of South African batsman Richard Levi, known for a T20 century, failed to live up to expectations. Starting strong with a half-century, Levi managed only 33 runs in the next four games, questioning the wisdom of the 2.5 crore investment.

The 2011 IPL auction saw Mumbai Indians investing INR 3.9 crore in Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds. However, Symonds' lackluster performance, scoring 135 runs and taking a single wicket in 11 games, categorizes him among Mumbai's worst signings.

Despite his international stature, Ricky Ponting's stint with Mumbai Indians in 2013 failed to match expectations. Acquired for Rs 2.2 crore, Ponting managed only 52 runs in 5 matches, relinquishing the captaincy to Rohit Sharma due to underwhelming performance.

In the 2022 season, Mumbai Indians' hefty investment of over Rs 15 crore in Ishan Kishan proved disappointing. The young talent scored 270 runs in 10 matches at a mediocre strike rate of 116.88, contributing to the team's lackluster performance.

Priced at Rs 1.60 crore, Murugan Ashwin managed to secure only 7 wickets in 8 games during his Mumbai Indians stint. Considering the performance of other spinners, Ashwin's contribution raises questions about the franchise's auction strategy.

Mumbai Indians' retention of Kieron Pollard for Rs 6 crore in the 2022 season didn't yield expected results. While contributing with a couple of tight overs, Pollard struggled as a finisher, failing to justify his retention price.

Jaydev Unadkat's acquisition for Rs 1.5 lakh aimed to strengthen Mumbai Indians' bowling attack. However, Unadkat's lackluster performance, managing only 11 wickets in 15 matches, questions the rationale behind his recruitment.

Despite a modest Rs 30 lakh price tag, Basil Thampi's impact for Mumbai Indians has been negligible. With just 5 wickets in as many games and an economy rate above 9, Thampi's contribution falls short of expectations.