Mumbai Indians (MI) has announced the retention of their core players — Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, and Tilak Varma — ahead of the highly anticipated IPL 2025 season. The decision reinforces MI’s dedication to consistency and legacy, with the retained players having become synonymous with the team’s brand and style of cricket.
Akash Ambani, team owner of MI, shared his excitement, stating, “We have always believed that the strength of a family lies in its core, and this belief has been reinforced during the course of recent events. We are thrilled that the strong legacy of MI will be carried forward by Jasprit, Surya, Hardik, Rohit, and Tilak.”
In the lead-up to the retention announcement, MI’s core players and coaching staff came together to establish a shared vision for the franchise’s future. According to Ambani, this collaborative approach underscores MI’s commitment to building strong bonds of trust among its players, fans, and stakeholders.
“This unified effort reinstates MI’s commitment to building strong trust and ownership amongst our core group, our fans, and other stakeholders. We will strive to continue playing the passionate brand of cricket everyone expects from us,” Ambani added.
With their iconic lineup secured, Mumbai Indians are gearing up to bring the same resilience and high-energy performances that have endeared them to fans. As they look ahead to IPL 2025, MI’s core players are set to continue the legacy of one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, determined to deliver excellence and live up to the high expectations of the MI faithful.