Mumbai Indians (MI) made strategic decisions during the 2022 IPL Mega Auction, aiming to strengthen their core with a mix of experienced players and emerging talent.
As the 2025 auction approaches, let’s revisit the top five players MI acquired in 2022, along with their key retentions.
Ahead of IPL 2025 Auction, Mumbai Indians retained five star players, spending Rs 75 crore from their total Rs 120 crore budget, leaving them with Rs 45 crore for new signings. Despite multiple strong candidates, MI retained only capped players, with no uncapped additions for this season.
Topping the retention list is Jasprit Bumrah, retained for Rs 18 crore, whose formidable pace attack makes him a vital part of MI’s bowling lineup. Following Bumrah are Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav, each retained for Rs 16.35 crore.
Pandya, who assumed captaincy last season, led with all-round performances, providing both stability and aggression to the team. Rohit Sharma, a long-time MI veteran, is retained at Rs 16.30 crore after delivering consistently in IPL 2024, where he scored 417 runs with a solid strike rate.
Youngster Tilak Varma, a standout performer with 416 runs last season, is retained at Rs 8 crore, reflecting MI’s faith in nurturing emerging talent. MI’s retention strategy suggests a clear focus on balancing experience with youth, hoping to bounce back from a disappointing 2024 season that saw them finish at the bottom of the standings.
Who did MI retain ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction?
In the 2022 IPL Mega Auction, MI retained four essential players: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kieron Pollard. These core players represented the backbone of MI’s lineup, providing a mix of power-hitting, stability, and strong bowling options.
Who were the Biggest Buys of MI in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction?
Mumbai Indians’ top acquisitions from the 2022 Mega Auction included:
Ishan Kishan – Rs. 15.25 Cr.
Tim David – Rs. 8.25 Cr.
Jofra Archer – Rs. 8 Cr.
Dewald Brevis – Rs. 3 Cr.
Daniel Sams – Rs. 2.6 Cr.
MI made the biggest pick in that auction, buying Ishant Kishan for a whopping Rs. 15.25 Cr.
