Mumbai, Dec. 18 -- Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise owner Akash Ambani commented on the team's approach in the mini-auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

At the IPL 2026 auction, MI strengthened their squad with a mix of experience and young talent. The franchise secured seasoned wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock for Rs 1 crore, adding firepower and reliability at the top of the order. They also invested in promising domestic players, picking up Mohammad Izhar, Danish Malewar, and Atharva Ankolekar for Rs 30 lakhs each, along with Mayank Rawat for Rs 30 lakh, reflecting the Mumbai Indians' continued focus on nurturing emerging Indian talent while maintaining a balanced squad.

Speaking on JioStar, Akash Ambani explained...