IPL 2022 Retention – MI: Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah remain no brainer picks – Hardik Pandya to be released? Mumbai Indians will have some tough calls to make as they decide upon their plan of action for the upcoming IPL 2022 Mega auctions. The franchise are the most successful team in the history of the competition and have won five titles in the last nine seasons retaining the very core of their side. However, the latest mega auction will see the Rohit Sharma-led side move into a new era, and their four retentions will be a key part of their plans. Follow all updates at Insidesport.in.
IPL 2022 Retention – MI: Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah remain no brainer picks – Hardik Pandya to be released?
Rohit Sharma
- Rohit Sharma is the most successful captain in the history of the IPL and is one of the top run-getters in the history of the IPL.
- The Hit-man is what makes the team tick together and while his runs have dried up in recent IPL seasons, he remains in top form for India and his leadership remains top-notch for MI.
- Rohit Sharma’s experience will be crucial as the franchise heads into a new era, as MI look to keep the winning formula intact.
- He was retained at Rs 15 crore during the last mega auction and is a sure-shot retention pick for Mumbai Indians.
Jasprit Bumrah
- Another product of Mumbai’s great scouting system, Jasprit Bumrah has developed into one of the most lethal bowlers in the world.
- Arguably the best bowler in world cricket, Bumrah has been uber consistent for Mumbai over the years, with his top-notch death bowling skills making him a menace for opposition batsmen.
- Bumrah can provide breakthroughs at any phase of the innings and is a bonafide match-winner, making him a valuable asset to build the attack around.
- He was retained for Rs 7 crore during the last auction and expect Mumbai to retain his services without doubt for IPL 2022.
IPL 2022 Retention – MI: Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah remain no brainer picks – Hardik Pandya to be released?
Quinton de Kock
- Quinton de Kock was traded to the Mumbai Indians by RCB and has proved to be one of the most astute purchases by the franchise in recent times.
- The South African wicket-keeper has formed a strong opening partnership with Rohit Sharma at the top of the order and is an excellent keeper, giving MI the option of being flexible with their batting order.
- He was purchased for just Rs 2.8 crore by MI and had scored over 500 runs in the IPL 2020 in the UAE. In 2021, he struggled to replicate those numbers but remains one of the finest openers in the format.
Ishan Kishan/Suryakumar Yadav
- Mumbai Indians are likely to retain either one of Suryakumar Yadav or Ishan Kishan for IPL 2022.
- While Kishan is younger and is more versatile while can also keep wickets, Suryakumar Yadav is the more consistent of the two and has entered his 30s.
- Picking one among the two will be the big decision for Mumbai, with both having performed with some consistency for the franchise during their tenure, making their way into the Indian side.
- Suryakumar Yadav was purchased for Rs 3.2 crore in the auction back in 2018 and has been retained ever since, while Mumbai had splashed Rs 6.2 crore on Kishan.
IPL 2022 Retention – MI: Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah remain no brainer picks – Hardik Pandya to be released?
Here is a breakdown of the salary cap of retained players:
4 Players – INR 420 million (Rs 42 crore)
Player 1 – INR 160 million (Rs 16 crore)
Player 2 – INR 120 million (Rs 12 crore)
Player 3 – INR 80 million (Rs 8 crore)
Player 4 – INR 60 million (Rs 6 crore)
3 Players – INR 330 million (Rs 33 crore)
Player 1 – INR 150 million (Rs 15 crore)
Player 2 – INR 110 million (Rs 11 crore)
Player 3 – INR 70 million (Rs 7 crore)
2 Players – INR 240 million (Rs 24 crore)
Player 1 – INR 140 million (Rs 14 crore)
Player 2 – INR 100 million (Rs 10 crore)
1 Player – INR 140 million (Rs 14 crore)
