On IPL 2025 retention day, MI said they have chosen to retain their five core players in Jasprit Bumrah (INR 18 crore), Hardik (INR 16.35 crore), Suryakumar Yadav (INR 16.35 crore), Rohit Sharma (INR 16.30 crore) and Tilak Varma (INR 8 crore).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think I have received a lot of love back, means the world to me. My journey started here and you know everything what I have achieved in my life has been part of Mumbai Indians. We are five fingers but one fist, that\u2019s how I look at it,\u201d said Pandya in a statement issued by the franchise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s fast-bowling spearhead Bumrah leading the retentions order doesn\u2019t come as a surprise, as IANS understands Rohit backed this approach and infact volunteered to come in at fourth in the order because he wished for the spotlight to shine on other players in the franchise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to be part of Mumbai Indians again. I played so much cricket here. This is the place where I have started my cricket career. So, this city is very, very special and I am happy to be here,\u201d said Rohit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The right-handed opener also backed MI\u2019s decision to retain their core of five capped India players. \u201cYou know the players that are representing the national team at the highest level should get the preference. That\u2019s what I believe in and I\u2019m quite happy with it.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to be part of Mumbai Indians again. I played so much cricket here. This is the place where I have started my cricket career. So, this city is very, very special and I am happy to be here,\u201d said Rohit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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