MI IPL Retention 2025: Tim David to Dewald Brevis, Overseas Players Not Retained by Mumbai Indians

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MI IPL Retention 2025: Mumbai Indians (MI) have finalised their retention list ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, choosing to keep five key players while releasing a group of foreign players.

MI’s decisions align with their strategy to consolidate a strong Indian core, shedding all overseas players as they focus on rebuilding after a challenging IPL 2024 season, where they ranked 10th.

Overseas Players Released by Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025

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Leading the retention list are Indian stars who have been instrumental in MI’s success. MI has chosen to retain Jasprit Bumrah (₹18 crore), Suryakumar Yadav (₹16.35 crore), Hardik Pandya (₹16.35 crore), Rohit Sharma (₹16.30 crore), and the emerging Tilak Varma (₹8 crore). This core mix provides MI with a balance of experience and youthful energy, particularly focusing on consistency in both batting and bowling, making MI contenders for a strong comeback.

Interestingly, MI has let go of all its overseas players, signaling a new approach for the 2025 season. This decision frees up significant funds, with the released foreign players, including notable names like Tim David, Dewald Brevis, and Mohammad Nabi, set to enter the auction pool. Here’s a look at the overseas players released:

• Tim David – ₹8.25 crore: Known for his power-hitting abilities, David was a valuable asset in MI's middle order, amassing 241 runs in IPL 2024 with a strike rate of 158.55.
• Dewald Brevis – ₹3 crore: Often dubbed as "Baby AB" for his explosive style, Brevis managed 69 runs in limited appearances last season.
• Romario Shepherd – ₹50 lakh: Shepherd contributed with his batting prowess in the lower order, scoring 57 runs with a remarkable strike rate of 271.43.
• Gerald Coetzee – ₹5 crore: South African Coetzee offered MI depth in the bowling department, taking 13 wickets last season but at a high economy rate.
• Dilshan Madushanka – ₹4.6 crore and Nuwan Thushara – ₹4.8 crore: The Sri Lankan pacers contributed with pace and aggression but were not retained due to inconsistent performances.
• Mohammad Nabi – ₹1.5 crore: The Afghan all-rounder, although experienced, had limited impact in IPL 2024.
• Jason Behrendorff – ₹75 lakh: As a specialist bowler, Behrendorff added depth to MI’s bowling attack but couldn’t make a lasting impact.

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With ₹45 crore left in the purse, MI heads into the IPL 2025 auction with a sizable budget, likely aiming to fill key gaps in their lineup, particularly for an overseas all-rounder and middle-order reinforcement. The franchise also holds a Right to Match (RTM) card for an uncapped player, adding flexibility for retaining young talents who previously played for MI.