For now, all eyes are on Mumbai Indians after a tumult in the camp due to various reasons. What they will do in IPL 2025 is going to be very crucial. The RTM card is getting attention, though not for many good reasons. Some believe this is a game-changing rule, while others criticize it for various reasons. However, the current truth is that this rule still exists in IPL, which means teams will use it in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction. So how will MI use this card, and who are the players that could be their RTM targets in the upcoming edition? Take a look at three blockbuster names whom they may release but will retain via the RTM card.
RTM card targets for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025
Rohit Sharma
Well, the first name is Rohit Sharma. There are numerous reports indicating that Rohit Sharma is all set to leave MI, but will MI ever want to let him go? Why would they want this superstar T20 World Cup winner captain to go? Sharma, who captained the team for ten years from 2013 to 2023 and led them to five trophies, saw many changes with the IPL 2024 auction. Hardik Pandya took over as captain, and Hitman was removed. Since then, reports have emerged that Rohit Sharma may leave the team. However, as mentioned, the possibility of this is still not significant. MI may target Sharma, if they don’t retain him for any reason, they will get him back by using the RTM card.
Suryakumar Yadav
India’s Mr. 360-degree batter, Suryakumar Yadav, is another player whom MI may not retain if we trust mixed reports. On one hand, there are reports that the team is looking to trade him to KKR. However, wiping away all the speculation, MI sources told Sports Tak that he may not leave, but nothing is confirmed yet. We are expecting many big changes in the IPL 2025 auction. If MI puts him in the auction, we can expect that they will use the RTM card to bring him back.
Hardik Pandya
Will Hardik Pandya not get the retention slip in the first place? Well, considering the current 3+1 retention policy, MI has many big players, or future players, whom they may target, such as Tilak Varma, who is poised to lead more than the veterans. Speaking more about Pandya, after having a poor outing in IPL 2024 with both the cricketing skills and as captain, MI failed to cross the mark under his leadership. There is no question that MI will at least think twice before getting him back. If they do consider him, they might place him under the RTM, which may not come as a surprise in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
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