With the IPL 2025 mega auction approaching, speculations around which players Mumbai Indians (MI) will choose to retain and target are gaining momentum.
As Mumbai look to build a squad capable of winning future titles, several key names are expected to be at the forefront of their retention list. But who are the players MI will prioritize? Let's take a look.
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MI Potential Retention List
1st Retention: ₹18 crore – Rohit Sharma
2nd Retention: ₹14 crore – Suryakumar Yadav
3rd Retention: ₹11 crore – Tilak Varma
4th Retention: ₹18 crore – Jasprit Bumrah
5th Retention: ₹14 crore – Hardik Pandya
6th Retention: ₹4 crore – Nehal Wadhera (Uncapped)
MI IPL 2025 auction news and rumours
As the mega auction approaches, speculations and rumours are at an all-time high. Fans are eagerly discussing MI’s potential targets and their plans for the 2025 season.
Mahela Jayawardene returns back as MI head coach
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardene returned back as head coach of the Mumbai Indians by replacing Mark Boucher.
He had earlier served MI as head coach for five years between 2017 to 2022, where the franchise won 3 titles in 2017, 2019 and 2020.
Rohit Sharma to RCB '0.1% chance': AB de Villiers
Former RCB star AB de Villiers reacted to Rohit Sharma potentially leaving Mumbai Indians (MI) for RCB via a trade or in the auction.
"That will be quite a story if Rohit moves from Mumbai Indians to RCB. Wow! Imagine the headlines. It will be bigger than Hardik Pandya's move. He moved from Gujarat Titans back to Mumbai, which although wasn't big a surprise. But if Rohit moves from Mumbai to join his rivals in RCB...oh my god!" said de Villiers
However, he ruled out such a move as it appears too good to be true.
"I don't think there is an option there. I do not see a possibility of MI leaving Rohit. I will give that zero or 0.1 per cent chance," he added.
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Rohit Sharma to LSG?
Per Sports Yaari, the former MI skipper is tipped to join Lucknow Supergiants ahead of the new IPL season next year.
Kaif wants Rohit Sharma to join RCB
Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif wants to see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the same IPL team as he has advised Royal Challengers Bengaluru to sign India's ODI and Test skipper.
Suryakumar Yadav was linked with a move away from MI
India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav was linked with a move away from MI ahead of the upcoming season of the IPL, however, the franchise clarified to Sportstak that SKY will continue to remain an integral part of the team.
Will Rohit Sharma leave MI?
There have been speculations over Rohit Sharma's future with the team, especially after he was removed from captaincy last season. It remains to be seen if the India ODI and Test captain will consider leaving the franchise after 11 years this term.
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