6 players MI can retain ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction

The franchises are geared up for the mega auction ahead of the Indian Premier League ( IPL ) in 2025. With the new retention rules set by the BCCI, the franchises can now retain six players ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. In case the franchises don't retain any of their players, they can use six right-to-match (RTM) cards instead during the auction, which allow them to bring their best players back to the squad for the same price at which any other franchise makes a final bid.With six retentions available ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, the franchises can bring their back to their squad who have been a crucial part of the team over the years with their consistent performances. The franchises have been given a deadline of October 31, to send their player retention list. Here’s the possible retentions for the franchises ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. MI possible retentions for IPL 2025 mega auction The five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) had a forgettable season in IPL 2024. Under new skipper Hardik Pandya, MI finished at the last position in the points table with just four wins and 14 games. However, few players from MI gained their form back after IPL 2024 and were also a part of India T20 World Cup winning squad. Mumbai Indians will be looking to back their best players over the years and pick six impactful retention ahead of the mega auction. Let’s have a look at six possible retentions for MI ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction.Hardik Pandya Mumbai Indians bought Hardik Pandya back ahead of IPL 2024, and made him the skipper, replacing Rohit Sharma. However, it turned out to be a disastrous season for MI and Pandya. However, Hardik Pandya got his form back after the IPL, and played a crucial role for India in winning the T20 World Cup. With that, Mumbai Indians can retain Pandya again ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. But, his salary can be reduced to INR 14 crore. #PAGE_BREAK# Rohit Sharma There have been a lot of speculations about whether Rohit Sharma will leave Mumbai Indians ahead of the mega auction after being removed from captaincy in the previous season. However, MI may not let go of a great player like him, and may retain him for a whopping 18 crore INR. #PAGE_BREAK# Jasprit Bumrah Jasprit Bumrah is almost another confirmed retention for Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. The star Indian fast bowler has been a match winner for both MI and Team India for a long time. The franchise could take him back in the squad at a bargain price of INR 18 crore. #PAGE_BREAK# Suryakumar Yadav Suryakumar Yadav has established as a premium T20 batter, and is another name in the list of almost confirmed retained players for IPL 2025. India’s new T20I skipper could be retained by MI for INR 14 crore. #PAGE_BREAK# Ishan Kishan Mumbai Indians can let go of Ishan Kishan, and release him ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. However, the Indian wicket-keeper batter can be a part of the franchise again as they can use the right to match card for him in the auction. #PAGE_BREAK# Akash Madhwal Akash Madhwal could be another player in the retention list for Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. The five-time champions can retain him as an uncapped player at a salary of INR 4 crore.

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6 players MI can retain ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction