Jasprit Bumrah IPL 2024: Four Teams India pacer may join if he leaves Mumbai Indians

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Jasprit Bumrah's future at Mumbai Indians is under the cloud. The Indian pacer has been poised to leave the Paltans ahead of IPL 2024.

Although nothing is clear, Bumrah has been tipped to leave the five-time IPL champions and seek pastures new. The Indian pacer was retained by Mumbai Indians but the trade window is still open and a move away can happen for him.

It is being reported that Hardik Pandya's arrival at Mumbai has blocked Bumrah's path to becoming the next captain at MI. The pacer also shared a cryptic post on his Instagram on Tuesday which wrote 'Silence is sometimes the best answer'.

This post further ignited the speculations of his rift with the Mumbai Indians management.

But if Bumrah really leaves, where will he end up joining? The Mumbai Indians pacer will have a lot of takers, but here are the four teams he may find home at-

Kolkata Knight Riders

Jasprit Bumrah's move to Kolkata Knight Riders can be a huge boost. The Knights never had a front-line Indian pacer and Bumrah's arrival will definitely bolster that department.

The 30-year-old can spearhead the KKR bowling attack and with KKR's excellent spin department, Bumrah's arrival will vividly transform them into a strong bowling unit. KKR are also in need of an Indian pacer after releasing Umesh Yadav, Shardul Thakur ahead of the auction.

Gujarat Titans

Will we see a reverse move from Jasprit Bumrah to Gujarat Titans? That will be a major statement from GT and if Bumrah arrives, their pace unit will be transformed.

With Mohammed Shami and Mohit Sharma as the Indian pacers, Jasprit Bumrah can be the perfect fuel for the Titans. Bumrah would also love to join the Titans as he was born in Ahmedabad. But Bumrah's captaincy dreams won't materialize in GT as they have already appointed Shubman Gill as their next captain.

Chennai Super Kings

Jasprit Bumrah to Chennai Super Kings is a far-fetched theory but believe me, it's far closer than you think. Bumrah's profile matches CSK's needs as they have only Deepak Chahar and Matheesha Pathirana as pacers with international experience.

Someone like Bumrah won't just improve their pace department, but also be a huge help to youngsters like Tushar Deshpande or Rajvardhan Hangargekar. Also, the probable retirement of MS Dhoni after IPL 2024 can open the captaincy role for Jasprit Bumrah.

Royal Challengers Bangalore

The biggest speculation is that Bumrah leaving Mumbai for Royal Challengers Bangalore.

A move to RCB is probable and there are many reasons for that. Bumrah would be taking up the role of lead pacer along with Mohammed Siraj and that would definitely bolster RCB's bowling, something they have lacked in past seasons. Along with that, Bumrah may well be in line to be the next captain when Virat Kohli relinquishes his duties, which can be another huge incentive for the Indian pacer to join RCB.

All in all, these three teams will be the perfect fit for Jasprit Bumrah. We don't see the pacer joining a franchise like Delhi Capitals or Rajasthan Royals as that would significantly curb their purse in the auction.

Bumrah's vast experience and class can be a pivotal factor for any franchise but whichever team eyes to snap him up, will have to be wary of the huge chunk of money it will take to land the premium India pacer.