Bumrah to Hardik: MI's probable retained players | IPL 2025 auction

Unlike other teams focusing on whom to retain, Mumbai are expected to concentrate more on whom to release. Check MI's probable list of retained players here

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), after releasing the official guidelines for player retention ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction earlier this month, has directed all ten teams to submit their finalised retention lists by October 31, 2024.  Check India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 2 LIVE SCORE and MATCH UPDATES HERE  One team under particular scrutiny is the five-time champions, Mumbai Indians, known for its star-studded lineup and a retention list eagerly anticipated by fans. Despite heavy spending in the previous auction, Mumbai finished at the bottom of the table in IPL 2024, prompting significant changes in the team's management ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. Unlike other teams focusing on whom to retain, Mumbai are expected to concentrate more on whom to release. With this in mind, let us take a closer look at Mumbai's possible retention strategy for IPL 2025. 

 

  Jasprit Bumrah 

Probably one of the best fast bowler in the sport of cricket, the Indian pacer will be a sure-shot name on MI’s official retention list. Bumrah has been one of the most important players in MI’s success after his debut in 2015, and with the level of skills and experience Bumrah brings, fans should not be surprised if the team management decides to retain him at the number one spot for Rs 18 crore. 

Jasprit Bumrah stats for MI
Year	Mat	Balls	Runs	WKTS	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4W	5W
Career	133	3053	3714	165	05/10	22.51	7.3	18.5	2	2
2024	13	311	336	20	5/21	16.8	6.48	15.55	0	1
2022	14	320	383	15	05/10	25.53	7.18	21.33	0	1
2021	14	330	410	21	3/36	19.52	7.45	15.71	0	0
2020	15	360	404	27	4/14	14.96	6.73	13.33	2	0
2019	16	370	409	19	3/20	21.52	6.63	19.47	0	0
2018	14	324	372	17	3/15	21.88	6.88	19.05	0	0
2017	16	356	439	20	03/07	21.95	7.39	17.8	0	0
2016	14	312	406	15	3/13	27.06	7.8	20.8	0	0
2015	4	90	184	3	1/38	61.33	12.26	30	0	0
2014	11	238	301	5	2/22	60.2	7.58	47.6	0	0
2013	2	42	70	3	3/32	23.33	10	14	0	0

  Hardik Pandya 

In what can be one of the most talked-about transfers in the history of IPL, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya made his return to MI from Gujarat Titans (GT) during the IPL 2024 auction after leaving the side back in 2022. During his two years away from MI, Pandya led the GT side to a trophy and a final in their first two seasons. Pandya’s return to MI became a little controversial after the MI team management decided to replace Rohit with him as the captain of the franchise. The move did not work last season. Pandya’s achievements in international cricket since then showed the Baroda all-rounder has the skills. Hardik is expected to get a pay cut after being retained in the number two spot for Rs 14 crore. 

Hardik Pandya stats for MI
Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT
Career	137	40	2525	91	28.69	145.62	0	10	189	136	69
2024	14	1	216	46	18	143.05	0	0	17	11	4
2021	12	2	127	40*	14.11	113.39	0	0	11	5	4
2020	14	5	281	60*	35.12	178.98	0	1	14	25	6
2019	16	6	402	91	44.66	191.42	0	1	28	29	11
2018	13	4	260	50	28.88	133.33	0	1	20	11	8
2017	17	9	250	35*	35.71	156.25	0	0	11	20	12
2016	11	2	44	9	6.28	69.84	0	0	4	0	6
2015	9	3	112	61*	22.4	180.64	0	1	9	8	6

 

  Ishan Kishan 

The Indian wicketkeeper-batter can be MI’s choice for the third spot in the retention list as, despite being outcast by BCCI earlier this year, the southpaw has been amassing runs everywhere he plays, and with the kind of record he has with MI, they will not think twice before retaining him at the number three spot for Rs 11 crore. 

Ishan Kishan stats for MI
Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT	ST
Career	105	6	2644	99	28.43	135.87	0	16	255	119	51	5
2024	14	0	320	69	22.86	148.84	0	1	35	16	9	0
2023	16	0	454	75	30.27	142.77	0	3	54	18	10	3
2022	14	1	418	81*	32.15	120.11	0	3	45	11	13	0
2021	10	1	241	84	26.77	133.88	0	2	21	10	3	0
2020	14	4	516	99	57.33	145.76	0	4	36	30	1	0
2019	7	0	101	28	16.83	101	0	0	8	4	2	0
2018	14	0	275	62	22.91	149.45	0	2	22	17	9	2

 

Rohit Sharma 

Ever since he was removed from captaincy despite leading the team to five titles (joint-most with CSK), the news of Rohit Sharma leaving MI has been making rounds on the internet. But after India’s ICC T20 World Cup win earlier this year, the Indian skipper seemed to be more at ease with the situation in the MI camp, and if the rumours do not turn out to be true, Rohit can be retained at the number four spot for Rs 18 crore. 

Rohit Sharma stats for MI
Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT
Career	257	29	6628	109*	29.72	131.14	2	43	599	280	101
2024	14	1	417	105*	32.08	150	1	1	45	23	3
2023	16	0	332	65	20.75	132.8	0	2	35	17	1
2022	14	0	268	48	19.14	120.18	0	0	28	13	7
2021	13	0	381	63	29.3	127.42	0	1	33	14	1
2020	12	0	332	80	27.66	127.69	0	3	27	19	6
2019	15	1	405	67	28.92	128.57	0	2	52	10	4
2018	14	2	286	94	23.83	133.02	0	2	25	12	8
2017	17	2	333	67	23.78	121.97	0	3	31	9	10
2016	14	3	489	85*	44.45	132.88	0	5	49	16	2
2015	16	2	482	98*	34.42	144.74	0	3	41	21	5
2014	15	2	390	59*	30	129.13	0	3	31	16	5
2013	19	5	538	79*	38.42	131.54	0	4	35	28	7
2012	17	2	433	109*	30.92	126.6	1	3	39	18	13
2011	16	3	372	87	33.81	125.25	0	3	32	13	7

 

Surya Kumar Yadav 

The new Mr 360 degree, the new Indian skipper in T20 Internationals and the highest-ranked batter in T20Is, Suryakumar Yadav has more than enough accolades to justify why he should be retained by any team he plays for. Moreover, with MI looking to win their first trophy since 2020, they need their experienced players. If retained, Surya can play a monumental role in that. However, at what position MI will retain him can be a little debatable. Our prediction would be number five for Rs 14 crore. 

Suryakumar Yadav stats for MI
Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT
Career	150	23	3594	103*	32.38	145.33	2	24	385	130	68
2024	11	1	345	102*	34.5	167.48	1	3	36	18	4
2023	16	2	605	103*	43.21	181.14	1	5	65	28	6
2022	8	1	303	68*	43.29	145.67	0	3	23	16	3
2021	14	0	317	82	22.64	143.43	0	2	40	10	5
2020	16	3	480	79*	40	145.01	0	4	61	11	8
2019	16	2	424	71*	32.61	130.86	0	2	45	10	9
2018	14	0	512	72	36.57	133.33	0	4	61	16	8
2012	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0