IPL 2025 mega auction: Mumbai Indians auction strategy, players retained, probable buys

The Mumbai Indians have chosen to retain a talented group of five capped players for the upcoming season: Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Tilak Varma. With all of these players being Indian, the team's attention will now turn to acquiring overseas talent at the auction. Fast bowlers, in particular, are likely to catch their eye, as the conditions at the Wankhede Stadium favor their skill set.

Players Retained: Jasprit Bumrah (Rs 18 crore), Suryakumar Yadav ( Rs 16.35 cr), Hardik Pandya ( Rs 16.35 crore), Rohit Sharma ( Rs 16.30 crore), Tilak Varma ( Rs 8 crore)

Mumbai Indians (MI) have maintained their full roster of capped players, leaving them with a limited budget of INR 45 crore for the upcoming season. With only one Right to Match (RTM) card available, they must carefully consider their options, as it can only be used for an uncapped player. Potential choices include Akash Madhwal, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, and Chawla.