5 players MI could retain ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction

4. Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav is a player whom Mumbai Indians values highly. He has become the team’s most dependable batter in the middle order over the years, courtesy of his ability to play unconventional shots all around the field and score runs at a rate of knots.

All these traits make him a must-retain player for the franchise. The Sky brings the X-factor to MI’s batting lineup as he has often showcased his potential to play match-winning knocks. Having been a part of the IPL since 2012, he has played as many as 150 games overall. He scored 3594 runs at an impeccable strike rate of 145.3. Overall, he has hit two centuries and 24 half centuries to his name.

5. Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan is one of the players who is most likely to be retained by the Mumbai Indians’ franchise ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. The 26-year-old has been an aggressive wicketkeeper-batsman for Mumbai Indians for the last few years. The left-handed batsman scored 2644 runs at a strike rate of 135.9. Overall, he hit as many as 16 half centuries.

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