Imagination can make you do wonders. But let’s just stick to cricket here and talk about a major “what if.” What if franchises could swap players from an Indian Premier League (IPL) team to a Pakistan Super League (PSL)? Yes, it might not be possible in this realm of things but this is just an imaginary scenario. Both IPL 2025 and PSL 2025 are ready to clash in schedules this time around due to the ICC Champions Trophy. But what if a team like the Mumbai Indians (MI) had an opportunity to sneak in a player from the PSL?
There was a period when cricket was played, setting aside all the political tensions. That’s a different matter that we can’t even choose a venue for an ICC event these days, but in an imiganary world, does a huge team like MI need any players after a decent IPL 2025 mega auction? Well, actually they do. While they still have some glaring holes in their team, one player who could definitely benefit them is one who recently switched franchises at the recent PSL draft 2025.
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Rohit Sharma to open with Ryan Rickelton followed by four superb batting talents in Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Will Jacks and Hardik Pandya. But what about next? Surely they do have the likes of Naman Dhir and Robin Minz but that’s all. In this scenario, the crux of their batting ends at number six. They surely need another proper finisher. And that’s why they should look someone like Aamer Jamal from PSL 2025.
Why Aamer Jamal a perfect option?
Although he is not any Keiron Pollard, but the profiling of Jamal absolutely suits the Mumbai Indians, who need a finisher. Plus, his aggression, and capacity to bowl overs are factors that MI dearly needs. Jamal was let go by Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi despite a superb PSL 2024. He made 138 runs at an average of 34.50 and a rollicking strike rate of 162.35. Although he managed to face more than 10 balls just once, he hammered a 49-ball 87 in his only opportunity. Jamal was drafted in by Karachi Kings in PSL 2025 draft. Not to forget, he also took 5 wickets in that season. Catch all PSL 2025 squads here.
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The kind of away Test tours to Australia and South Africa Jamal has had are super heartening to witness as well. He is one of those rare pace-bowling all-rounders who can change the course of a game at any juncture. Pairing him with Pandya would surely mean mayhem. However, if it is really going to happen, Ryan Rickelton should drop to the bench to comply with the 4-man strong overseas quota. Talented batters like KL Shrijith or Minz could come in as openers. MI a lack strong Indian spinner, so we also can’t drop Mitchell Santner.
Perfect MI Playing XI with a PSL player in ft. Jamal
| S. No | Player | Overseas | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohit Sharma | INDIAN | Batter |
| 2 | Will Jacks | OVERSEAS | All-rounder |
| 3 | Tilak Varma | INDIAN | Batter |
| 4 | Suryakumar Yadav | INDIAN | Batter |
| 5 | KL Shrijith/Robin Minz | INDIAN | Wicket-keeper |
| 6 | Hardik Pandya | INDIAN | All-rounder |
| 7 | Aamer Jamal (PSL) | OVERSEAS | All-rounder |
| 8 | Mitchell Santner | OVERSEAS | All-rounder |
| 9 | Deepak Chahar | INDIAN | All-rounder |
| 10 | Jasprit Bumrah | INDIAN | Bowler |
| 11 | Trent Boult | OVERSEAS | Bowler |
Aamer Jamal T20 stats
| Mat | Inn | R | 100s | 50s | HS | SR | Avg | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 14 | 241 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 152.53 | 26.78 | 29 | 7 |
| Mat | Inn | W | Econ | Avg | Best | 3W | 5W | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 14 | 15 | 9.64 | 29.67 | 3/27 | 2 | 0 | 18.47 |
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