The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most entertaining and watched franchise leagues in the world. The rich cash league has numerous supporters across the world. With some of the greatest cricketers playing for different teams. The famous T20 league over the years has given rise to many young cricketers. They have showcased their talents against the best players.
The 2025 IPL edition will be much more exciting as the mega auction will take place. Teams can only retain four of their cricketers and the rest they need to buy from the auction table and do a right-to-match card during the auction. There will be a lot of shuffling in the teams. Teams would like to make their side formidable after the end of the auction. More players and young stars will get their nod in the mega auction.
Mumbai Indians (MI) the five-time IPL champions did not have the best season in the previous edition. They finished at the bottom of the table. They won just 4 games out of the 14. This was the worst performance in the history of the team. However, under the new captain Hardik Pandya, they would like to bring in the lost glory next season. They will have some tough choices to make for their retention list. In the article, we take a look at the players that will be retained by the side.
Here are the 4 players Mumbai Indians will retain ahead of the mega auction
4. Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma has been one of the finest talents in the Indian cricket. The left-handed middle-order batter has made his name since joining the franchise. He has also debuted for India after playing in the IPL. The Southpaw will be an important person for the upcoming season. Given the talent and explosive batting prowess, he possesses. He will be retained by Mumbai Indians.
3. Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya will be the obvious choice who will be retained by the squad. The star all-rounder is the captain of the side. Pandya joined back his former franchise after spending two seasons with Gujarat Titans. Thinking he would bring in the silverware. However, he failed to make it to the playoffs creating rifts inside the team after he was appointed as a captain.
2. Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav is the best T20I batter for India. The 33-year-old is ranked No.2 across the world. His aggressive batting and unorthodox shots make him different from the others. SKY will be looking to showcase his talent after missing some games in the initial stages last season. He has been the pillar of the middle order for the franchise for some time now. He will be another player retained by the side.
1. Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah is the greatest bowler across formats of this era. The 30-year-old speedster has been decisive for the franchise and the country whenever he has taken the field. Bumrah’s exceptional talent to read the pitch and deliver accordingly makes him the difference maker for the opponents. He will be the first player who will be retained by the side.
