New Delhi, May 20 (HS): The Indian Premier League (IPL) team Mumbai Indians has selected English wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow to replace all-rounder Will Jacks for the remaining matches of the current season. Jonny Bairstow will join the team for a price of 5.25 crore rupees.

In addition to Bairstow, Charith Asalanka and Richard Gleeson will take the places of Corbin Bosch and Ryan Rickelton, who will be leaving for national duties. Gleeson will be brought in for 1 crore rupees, while Asalanka will be included for 75 lakh rupees.

Bairstow, an international player from England, was an integral part of the national team that won the ODI World Cup in 2019. Bairstow has a total of 287 caps for England.

Asalanka is currently the captain of Sri Lanka in the ODI and T20I formats and has represented the country in international cricket 134 times. Meanwhile, Gleeson has participated in six T20Is for England and is known for his skills in death overs.

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