Danish Malewar Sold to Mumbai Indians for ₹30 Lakh at IPL 2026 Auction

Mumbai Indians (MI) grabbed the promising talent of the youngster, Danish Malewar, for ₹30 lakh during the IPL 2026 auction. Malewar, who is known for his quick fielding and all-round capabilities, makes MI's squad to be more profound with his potential in both batting and bowling departments.

The 22-year-old domestic cricketer has been a delight in Indian domestic circuits, being a part of his state team in T20 tournaments and displaying a talent for finishing innings under pressure. He might be a newcomer to the IPL world, but his performance in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and other T20 competitions has already drawn attention to his explosive batting style and good medium-pace bowling, thus making him an indispensable asset to MI.

The inclusion of Danish in MI's team, the franchise's aim is to take care of the future talents and at the same time doubling the bench strength for the 2026 season. His ability to play different roles gives MI the chance to try out different combinations and allows for flexibility in both batting and bowling tactics of middle order.