Mumbai Indians Retention List for IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians (MI) made full utilisation of the retention rules as they retained five of their star players, including Rohit Sharma and skipper Hardik Pandya.

Interestingly, both are expected to fight for the captaincy, none of them are the first retention or the highest-paid player in the team. Let's find out the retainers and their salary for the IPL 2025:

Mumbai Indians Retention List for IPL 2025:

Jasprit Bumrah ₹18 crore
Hardik Pandya: ₹16.35 crore
Suryakumar Yadav: ₹16.35 crore
Rohit Sharma: ₹16.30 crore
Tilak Varma: ₹8 crore

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Mumbai Indians spent Rs 75 crore out of their Rs 120 crore budget available for players' salary, leaving them with Rs 45 crore for the IPL 2025 Auction. The side decided not to retain any uncapped player, using the entire budget on Tilak Varma.

Mumbai Indians, five-time IPL champions, faced an especially pivotal retention as they aimed to recover from a disappointing IPL 2024 season, where they finished 10th, managing only four wins in 14 matches. With Hardik Pandya taking over as captain from Rohit Sharma last season, MI fans are keenly watching to see which core players MI will retain.

In fact, sources confirm that MI has opted to keep captain Hardik Pandya, along with star performers Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Rohit Sharma, demonstrating a commitment to their proven leaders. Additionally, MI have shown faith in young talents, with Tilak Varma retained after his impressive 416-run season in IPL 2024.

Mumbai Indians Player Stats - IPL 2024 Performance Overview

Rohit Sharma: Leading MI with 417 runs in 14 matches, Rohit showcased his batting prowess with a strike rate of 150, including 45 fours and 23 sixes. As a central figure in MI’s batting lineup, his retention is a nod to his experience and consistency.
Tilak Varma: Close on Rohit's heels, Tilak scored 416 runs in 13 matches with a strike rate of 149.64. His youthful energy and ability to score quickly make him a valuable asset, particularly with his 35 boundaries and 19 sixes.
Suryakumar Yadav: Known for his explosive style, Suryakumar scored 345 runs in just 11 innings, with a powerful strike rate of 167.48, hitting 36 fours and 18 sixes. His impact is felt across the middle order, proving crucial in game-turning scenarios.
Jasprit Bumrah: Leading MI’s bowling attack, Bumrah took 20 wickets in 13 matches, including a five-wicket haul. His retention ensures MI retains one of the IPL’s premier pacers.
Hardik Pandya: Contributing 216 runs and 11 wickets, Hardik’s all-round abilities make him an indispensable part of the MI lineup, both as a player and as the team captain.