IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians Retained, Released Players, and Purse Remaining Ahead of Mega Auction

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Five-time IPL champions, Mumbai Indians (MI), have announced their retention list as they gear up for the IPL 2025 mega auction. Known for their consistent performances, MI has opted to retain five important players who have proven to be pivotal over the years. 

Despite a challenging IPL 2024 season, where they finished at the bottom of the table under the new captain Hardik Pandya, MI is determined to revamp their squad and regain their winning momentum. With a mix of seasoned stars and emerging talents, here’s a closer look at MI’s retention, releases, and remaining auction purse.

MI Retained Players for IPL 2025

Jasprit Bumrah (Bowler) – ₹18 crore

Bumrah, MI’s spearhead in the bowling attack, continues to be their top retention. Known for his precise yorkers and death-over skills, he remains a vital asset as MI looks to strengthen their bowling.

Suryakumar Yadav (Batter) – ₹16.35 crore

The explosive middle-order batter, Suryakumar Yadav, has been retained for his ability to stabilize and accelerate the innings. His versatility and consistency with the bat make him an invaluable player in the MI lineup.

Hardik Pandya (All-rounder) – ₹16.35 crore

The all-rounder brings both batting firepower and bowling depth to MI. Retained as MI’s captain, Hardik’s aggressive playstyle and experience are seen as instrumental in shaping the team’s approach for IPL 2025.

Rohit Sharma (Batter) – ₹16.30 crore

Former skipper Rohit Sharma remains with MI, bringing a wealth of experience and leadership. A vital part of MI’s journey to five IPL titles, Rohit’s presence adds reliability and a strategic edge to their batting unit.

Tilak Varma (Batter) – ₹8 crore

A promising young batter and part-time spinner, Varma has shown his potential in previous seasons. His retention reflects MI’s confidence in his abilities as a future star in the lineup.

MI Released Players for IPL 2025

• Ishan Kishan (Batter)
• Dewald Brevis (Batter)
• Tim David (All-rounder)
• Arjun Tendulkar (All-rounder)
• Kumar Kartikeya (Bowler)
• Luke Wood (Bowler)
• Akash Madhwal (Bowler)
• Vishnu Vinod (Wicketkeeper)
• Romario Shepherd (All-rounder)
• Shams Mulani (All-rounder)
• Nehal Wadhera (Batter)
• Piyush Chawla (Bowler)
• Gerald Coetzee (All-rounder)
• Shreyas Gopal (All-rounder)
• Nuwan Thushara (Bowler)
• Naman Dhir (All-rounder)
• Anshul Kamboj (Bowler)
• Mohammad Nabi (All-rounder)
• Shivalik Sharma (All-rounder)

MI Remaining Purse for IPL 2025 Auction

• ₹45 Crore

With ₹45 crore remaining, MI has substantial funds to make strategic buys in the auction. Having invested ₹75 crore in their retained players, MI chose not to retain any uncapped players, allowing them the flexibility to explore fresh talent. The team may consider using their Right to Match (RTM) card to bring back key players, balancing their squad with experienced and emerging stars to make a strong comeback in IPL 2025.

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