Mumbai Indians retained Jasprit Bumrah (₹18 crore), Hardik Pandya (₹16.35 crore), Suryakumar Yadav (₹16.35 crore), Rohit Sharma (₹16.30 crore), and Tilak Varma (₹8 crore) ahead of the mega auction. The franchise acquired 18 players at the auction, forming a 23-member squad for the upcoming season.
"The playing XI can be made in two ways. The team has to decide what they want to do. One will be Ryan Rickelton with Rohit (Sharma). You can keep Will Jacks at No. 3, although it comes with its own set of issues as Suryakumar Yadav will go to No. 4, Tilak Varma to No. 5, Hardik Pandya to No. 6, and you will get Naman Dhir at No. 7," Aakash Chopra said.
Aakash Chopra Predicts Mumbai Indians' Top Performers in IPL 2025
Aakash Chopra predicted that Will Jacks might be the highest run-scorer for Mumbai Indians if Tilak Varma bats lower in the order. Chopra said that Trent Boult could be the highest wicket-taker. He also stated that Robin Minz and Naman Dhir are players to watch.
Trent Boult played for Mumbai Indians during the 2020 and 2021 seasons, where he took 38 wickets in 29 matches. The 35-year-old pacer was then bought by Rajasthan Royals (RR) during the 2022 mega auction. After three years, Boult returns to MI, who secured him for ₹12.50 crore in the 2025 mega auction.
Hardik Pandya to Miss MI's Opening Game of IPL 2025
Hardik was suspended after failing to complete their overs on time three times during IPL 2024. As the third violation occurred in MI’s final match, Pandya's suspension carries over into IPL 2025. Rohit Sharma, the franchise's former captain, or Suryakumar Yadav may step in as captain for the first game.
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