Mumbai Indians would be most disappointed with the way the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 turned out for them. It was an abysmal season as nothing went their way, and throughout most of the tournament, the team faced scrutiny for electing Hardik Pandya as captain after sacking Rohit Sharma. In the upcoming IPL mega auction, MI will likely retain their key players to build a team around them.
MI had very few positives from this season, but Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional form was a breath of fresh air for them. Despite constant bashing from fans and cricket enthusiasts, MI will keep their faith in Pandya for the next season as well. Here are other players and the reasons why they would be retained next season, as shown in the table below:
4 players MI would retain in IPL 2025
| Player | Price |
| Hardik Pandya | Rs 15 crore |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Rs 8 crore |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Rs 12 crore |
| Tilak Verma | Rs 1.7 crore |
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Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya is most likely to captain the team next season. Though his captaincy did not go well this season, given the pressure of leading a five-time champion side and taking over the leadership role from Rohit Sharma, he remains a key figure.
In IPL 2025, he will have the opportunity to start fresh with the auction, allowing him to create a new and stronger team.
Suryakumar Yadav
As Rohit Sharma will not be retained by MI next year, Suryakumar Yadav becomes an even more valuable player. He will be the backbone of the batting lineup. It is also possible that he will demand a price hike next year.
Jasprit Bumrah
India’s best pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, will be the only bowler MI would like to retain. Bumrah took 20 wickets this season and was the most impactful player in the tournament.
Tilak Verma
MI is known for nurturing young talent. After investing in Bumrah and Pandya, Tilak Verma will be the next player MI invests in. Therefore, they will retain him for the next season.
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