MI Retentions For IPL 2025: List of Players Mumbai Indians Can Likely Retain Ahead of Indian Premier League Mega Auction
After a disastrous IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians will look to rebuild their team for IPL 2025, a task that begins from their retentions for the mega auctions. Find out all possible retentions that MI might go for here.
All eyes will be on Mumbai Indians on October 31, which is the deadline for Indian Premier League (IPL) Retentions, which could decide the future for the five-time champion side. IPL 024 turned out disastrous for MI, given their decision to appoint Hardik Pandya as skipper over Rohit Sharma, which disturbed the dressing room and created an unspoken divide between players. Here are the possible retentions, that the new-look Mumbai Indians could go for. RCB Retentions For IPL 2025: List of Players Royal Challengers Bengaluru Can Likely Retain Ahead of Indian Premier League Mega Auction.
Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya turned into a villain for Mumbai Indians loyalists during IPL 2024, given his poor show as a player and captain. However, Pandya's credentials as an all-rounder remain unparalleled, and Mumbai wants to build a new core setup around their more outspoken and exuberant captain.
Jasprit Bumrah
Mumbai Indians' most valuable possession, Jasprit Bumrah, underperformed last season however, the bowler possesses the art of winning and can overturn the match on its head any time. Bumrah has been crucial to MI's title-winning runs and will form the fulcrum of their bowling.
Suryakumar Yadav
A batter for whom the sky is no limit, Suryakumar Yadav is a crucial cog in Mumbai's wheel of success. Suryakumar has proven himself with the bat and can display both aggressive and defensive cricket. Suryakumar's impact in the middle can outshine the best of players, and make batting look game-like. KKR Likely To Have Andre Russell As First Retention Ahead Of IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Captain Shreyas Iyer's Future Uncertain.
Rohit Sharma
An unlikely candidate for retention, but MI without Rohit Sharma will feel incomplete. Having retired from international T20s, Sharma could bring in a care-free approach to his batting, and focus on playing freely. Sharma's input as a five-time winning captain only adds to the value the player brings in.
Tilak Varma
A youngster, who stood out amidst a terrible run last season, Tilak Varma will most likely get the nod over Ishan Kishan. Varma excelled with the bat, and since IPL 2024 has showcased his bowling skills as well. Varma could also be used as a floater in the XI, with someone who can defend and hit the ball depending on the situation.
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