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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is gearing up for its next chapter, with the upcoming mega auction set to reshape the teams for the 2025 season. Before the excitement of the auction commences, teams are busy finalizing their retained players, and the Mumbai Indians have made their intentions clear. The franchise has confirmed their decision to retain four of their key players: Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav. This decision underscores the importance of these players to the team's success and their commitment to maintaining a strong core for the future.
The deadline for teams to submit their lists of retained players to the IPL is October 31. This year's retention process allows franchises to retain up to six players in advance of the mega auction. There are, however, some stipulations: no more than five of these players can be capped internationals, and only two can be uncapped players. This limitation ensures that teams have to carefully consider their roster composition and provide opportunities for emerging talent.
To further regulate the retention process, the IPL has established minimum deductions from the auction purse for each retained player. The first player retained will incur a deduction of INR 18 crore, the second INR 14 crore, the third INR 11 crore, the fourth INR 18 crore, the fifth INR 14 crore, and the sixth (uncapped) player will lead to a deduction of INR 4 crore. While these figures represent the minimum, teams have the freedom to negotiate different retention amounts with their players.
The Mumbai Indians' decision to retain Rohit, Hardik, Bumrah, and Suryakumar is a strategic move that reflects their long-term vision. These players represent the backbone of the team, possessing exceptional talent and experience. Their presence ensures a strong foundation for the franchise's future success. As the deadline for player retention approaches, other teams are likely to follow suit, announcing their retained players in the coming weeks.
Source: MI to retain their big four: Rohit, Hardik, Bumrah, Suryakumar