Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim said Kerr was Mumbai Indians\u2019 primary target at the auction as they looked to rebuild their title-winning combination.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMumbai Indians knew that to rebuild the same title-winning team, they had to bring back one or two players they had released. Their main target was Amelia Kerr. She has performed very well,\u201d Karim said on JioStar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMI must have been disappointed to release her earlier, which is why they paid a higher price to bring her back. They wanted the core group that won them the WPL title last season, and they have managed to bring that core back. The money invested in Amelia Kerr is worth it for MI,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former India captain Mithali Raj echoed similar views, describing Kerr\u2019s return as both a strategic and emotional decision for the franchise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Amelia Kerr being re-signed by Mumbai Indians is also an emotional buy. They wanted her in a combination that has worked for them. Mumbai Indians have won the title twice in three seasons with that core, so it was important for them to have her back,\" Mithali said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former India batter Anjum Chopra, meanwhile, praised the overall balance of the Mumbai Indians squad, pointing to the mix of youth and experience as a key strength heading into the new season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I am excited by the balance Mumbai Indians have. They come in with a good mix of youth and experience. Retaining Amanjot Kaur is an interesting move, but with the kind of talent MI consistently assembles, they will certainly be a team to watch,\" Chopra said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former India batter Anjum Chopra, meanwhile, praised the overall balance of the Mumbai Indians squad, pointing to the mix of youth and experience as a key strength heading into the new season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The team will then travel to the BCA Stadium in Vadodara for the remainder of their matches. They will play Delhi Capitals on January 20, Royal Challengers Bengaluru on January 26, and conclude their league campaign against Gujarat Giants on January 30.<\/p>\r\n\r\n