Mumbai Indians announced the retention of their five core players — Jasprit Bumrah ( ₹18 crore), Suryakumar Yadav ( ₹16.35 crore), Hardik Pandya ( ₹16.35 crore), Rohit Sharma ( ₹16.30 crore) and Tilak Varma ( ₹8 crore).
Hardik Pandya is set to lead the team as captain in the upcoming IPL 2025 season. Big players who have not been retained are Ishan Kishan and Tim David.
After the announcement on Thursday, Hardik Pandya said, It’s been fantastic. I have received a lot of love back. It means the world to me.”
“I have always mentioned my journey started here. Everything that I have achieved in my life has come being part of Mumbai Indians. Every year is a special year and this is going to be an even more special year,” Pandya was quoted by ESPNcricinfo as saying.
Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma have been the pillars of multiple title-winning campaigns for Mumbai Indians.
Joining these stalwarts is Tilak Varma, who has risen as one of the brightest young talents in the IPL, bringing fresh energy and skill to the field.
Each of these players has delivered match-winning performances that have not only led to victories but also built a deep bond with fans, who eagerly support their journey every season.
Mumbai Indians has been home to Rohit Sharma since 2011, Jasprit Bumrah since 2013, Suryakumar Yadav for nine IPL editions, Hardik Pandya across eight campaigns, and Tilak Varma since 2022. Their strong history with the team reflects their dedication and shared commitment to MI’s values. As the core of the team, they embody the MI spirit of resilience and excellence, with a shared goal to elevate the team to even greater heights.
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