Before the IPL 2025 mega auction, everyone’s eyes were on Mumbai Indians. Everyone was eagerly waiting to see which players the team retained and whom it released. Let us tell you that after the return of Hardik Pandya to the team last season, there were reports of rift in the Mumbai camp. There were some reports that a senior player like Rohit Sharma may also leave the team. Whereas MI managed to retain its main players Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah. Where Mumbai has spent Rs 70 crore out of Rs 120.
But the difficulties have not reduced for Mumbai, in fact, Ishan Kishan is also the main player of the team, but he has been released. MI fans are speculating that the franchise will use RTM to include him back in their squad, but this may not be possible. According to IPL rules, the RTM remaining with Mumbai Indians cannot be used on Ishan Kishan.
Let us tell you that BCCI had issued the rule before the postponement of IPL 2025. In which the franchise was allowed to retain a maximum of 6 players. Out of these 6, there can be a maximum of 5 capped and 2 uncapped players. The 5 players that Mumbai has retained have played international cricket. In such a situation, he can use the RTM left with him only on uncapped players. Yes, due to which Ishan will not be able to use RTM on Kishan.
At present, Mumbai Indians have Rs 45 crore left in their purse. If any team bids Rs 10 crore or more on Ishan Kishan in the IPL auction, then MI may have to lose its star opener.