On Tuesday, December 19, the Mumbai Indians made a significant addition to their squad for the upcoming IPL season, securing the services of Sri Lankan fast-bowler Nuwan Thushara in the 2024 IPL auction.
Thushara, a right-arm pacer who had set his base price at Rs 50 lakhs, attracted initial bids from the Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore before the Mumbai Indians entered the fray.
In a competitive bidding war, the five-time IPL champions successfully outbid both Kolkata and Bengaluru, ultimately acquiring Nuwan Thushara for a noteworthy sum of 4.80 crores.
Nuwan Thushara brings valuable international experience to the Mumbai Indians, having played in 5 T20Is for Sri Lanka and claiming 6 wickets, including an impressive performance with figures of 4 for 17. His overall T20 record is equally commendable, with 103 wickets in 79 matches. Notably, Thushara showcased his skills in the Abu Dhabi T10 league, concluding the competition as the second-highest wicket-taker.
In 9 matches, he made a significant impact by securing 13 wickets, further highlighting his prowess in the T20 format.
