Mumbai Indians buy uncapped fast bowler Akshita Bhagat
Mumbai Indians secured uncapped fast bowler Akshita Bhagat from Punjab at the WPL auction in Kochi.
Akshita Bhagat, a fast bowler from Punjab, was one of six uncapped players bought by Mumbai Indians at the WPL auction. The franchise secured the uncapped talent as part of their squad building for the upcoming season.
Bhagat joins Mumbai Indians alongside other uncapped signings as the franchise looks to strengthen its pace bowling options. The auction took place in Kochi with teams filling available slots from a pool of 146 listed players.
Mumbai Indians have now completed their core squad composition with the addition of the Punjab fast bowler. The franchise will look to integrate the uncapped talent into their playing eleven during the season.
CricHubb Take
Mumbai Indians' decision to invest in uncapped pace talent reflects a strategy to build depth in their bowling attack ahead of the WPL season.