(3 MI Players Let Go, But Expect Big Bids at IPL 2025 Auction)Many players from Mumbai Indians played really well in IPL 2024. However, before the IPL 2025 mega auction, Mumbai Indians have kept 5 players: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya.
The rest of the players have been released. Some of these players, who played for Mumbai Indians last season, might play for different teams in the next season. Today, we will talk about three of these players who have been released but could still attract big bids in the auction.
3. Akash Madhwal
Akash Madhwal has played really well for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Many fans thought Mumbai Indians would keep him as an uncapped player, but they didn’t.
In IPL 2023, Akash took 14 wickets in 8 matches. In 2024, he took 5 wickets in 5 matches. All the teams will surely be interested in him during the next auction.
2. Tim David
The finisher role is very important in T20 cricket, which is why many IPL teams keep their key finishers. However, Mumbai Indians have released Australian batsman Tim David before the new season.
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Tim David has plenty of experience in the IPL, scoring 659 runs in 38 matches with a strike rate above 170. He can contribute with both batting and bowling. All teams know his talent, so he could get a big bid in the upcoming auction.
1. Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan could become the most expensive Indian player in the IPL 2025 mega auction. He is known for his explosive batting at the top of the order and strong wicketkeeping skills.
Right now, Kishan is in great form, having scored 2,644 runs in 105 IPL matches with a strike rate above 135. Mumbai Indians may bring him back using the Right to Match card. This is likely because Kishan has played exceptionally well for Mumbai in the past seven seasons, winning the fans’ hearts.
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