The Mumbai Indians franchise is the most successful team in the history of the cash-rich Indian Premier League winning six titles.
But things could change after the 2024 season of the IPL as there is set to be a mega auction next year. IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed that there is going to be a mega-auction next year and teams can retain only 3-4 players. A team like Mumbai Indians have always relied on their strong core unit for success, so who are the players they could retain.
Hardik Pandya: The all-rounder has just been made the captain of the side for this season which shows that the team is looking at him as Rohit Sharma’s successor and the investment on him has been made looking at the longer run. So, Hardik surely gets retained, no questioning this!
Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain is 36 and he has found another gear to his game over the past season which could mean he gets retained. He knows the culture, has been a part of winning campaigns and is a premier batter of the side, and will help Hardik with leadership as well, hence why should anyone drop someone like Rohit?
Jasprit Bumrah: No way will MI release him. He is probably the best bowler in the world, if not the best. Bumrah brings in a lot of experience of playing the IPL and that too with MI. He is brilliant with the new ball and is a real threat with the ball at the backend of the innings.