IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians and SRH Retention Plans

Ahead of the IPL 2025 'Big Auction', Mumbai Indians plan to retain key players Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav, which will cost them Rs 61 crore from their Rs 120 crore budget. They also aim to acquire Ishan Kishan and Tim David at the auction. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have finalized their retention list, which includes Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, and Abhishek Sharma, with Klaasen being their top retention at INR 23 crore. SRH reached the IPL 2024 finals but lost to Kolkata Knight Riders, and they plan to retain Travis Head and Nitish Kumar Reddy as well. The deadline for IPL teams to submit their retention lists is October 31, with SRH utilizing their retention strategy to maintain a competitive edge in the upcoming season. These strategic decisions by both teams highlight their efforts to balance maintaining a strong core while managing their auction budgets effectively.