Who Will Mumbai Indians Retain Ahead Of The IPL 2025 Mega-Auction: The Indian Premier League (IPL) governing body recently announced its new player retention rules ahead of the IPL 2025 mega-auction, which is scheduled to be held later this year.
The new IPL retention rules state that each franchise may use Retentions and the Right to Match (RTM) options to keep up to six players. The quantity of foreign players that can be kept is unlimited. Each side may retain a maximum of five capped players and a maximum of two uncapped players.
Recently, former Australian cricketer Tom Moody has delivered a bold statement regarding the Mumbai Indians’ (MI) retention strategy as the IPL 2024 season approaches.
Tom Moody was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo: “The way that things panned out in the last edition of the IPL, he would be, I think, a little bit disillusioned with what happened over the last 6-12 months. I would have Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav in the 18-crore bracket, and Hardik at 14. Leaving is up to him, or you can put it down to his performance, form, and fitness.
And when you dissect all of those areas with Hardik Pandya, does he deserve to be an 18-crore player? Is he worth it? If you’ve got to be an 18-crore player, you’ve got to be a genuine matchwinner and do it regularly. Hardik Pandya, through his trials and tribulations over the last edition of the IPL, was struggling with both fitness and performance. Tilak Varma absolutely. They will have to make some hard decisions. They will have to make some hard decisions.”
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Tom Moody criticized Mumbai Indians’ loyalty to players like Ishan Kishan and Jofra Archer, noting their inconsistent performances. He questioned whether Kishan’s ₹14 crore contract is justified and urged MI to make tough retention decisions.
Meanwhile, here in this article, we bring you a list of players Mumbai Indians will retain ahead of the IPL 2025 auction:
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Rohit Sharma:
Retaining Rohit Sharma could cost ₹18 crore for MI, making it a significant financial decision that demands a delicate balance between team loyalty and long-term planning. It has to be noted that Rohit Sharma took Mumbai Indians to another level with his captaincy. He was replaced by Hardik Pandya as captain ahead of the IPL 2024.
Jasprit Bumrah:
Jasprit Bumrah, who is hailed as one of the greatest bowlers of the modern era, is likely to be the top pick for retention ahead of the IPL 2025 mega-auction, offering the team a seasoned leader for their pace attack.
Suryakumar Yadav:
As India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav’s aggressive batting makes him a key player for MI. He will likely be kept by the team, ensuring stability for the franchise.
Hardik Pandya:
With his exciting performance, the Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is a talent that is difficult to ignore. Concerns concerning his value as an INR 18 crore investment have been raised by his recent form and fitness setbacks.
The Mumbai Indians might think about bringing back important players like Pandya with their Right to Match (RTM) card, carefully managing the complexities of the auction while preserving financial flexibility.
Ishan Kishan:
Ishan Kishan was the most expensive player purchased by the Mumbai Indians in 2022, but his strong top-order batting and wicket-keeping abilities make him a strong candidate to be retained before the 2025 auction.
Nehal Wadhera:
MI is eager to retain promising uncapped players like Nehal Wadhera, who has demonstrated potential in his limited opportunities, positioning him as a valuable long-term asset.
MI Potential Retention List For IPL 2025:
- 1st Retention: ₹18 crore – Rohit Sharma
- 2nd Retention: ₹14 crore – Suryakumar Yadav
- 3rd Retention: ₹11 crore – Ishan Kishan
- 4th Retention: ₹18 crore – Jasprit Bumrah
- 5th Retention: ₹14 crore – Hardik Pandya
- 6th Retention: ₹4 crore – Nehal Wadhera (Uncapped)
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