In the IPL 2024 auction retention and release process, Mumbai Indians attracted significant attention by securing the return of Hardik Pandya. This move stood out as a highlight, indicating the team’s strategic focus and emphasis on retaining key players for the upcoming season.
Hardik Pandya’s return to Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2024 season at a salary of INR 15 crore includes an additional component where he will receive an undisclosed percentage from the transfer fee paid by Mumbai Indians to Gujarat Titans. Despite being a significant figure, Pandya’s salary doesn’t rank among the top three most expensive players in the history of Mumbai Indians.
The top five most expensive players for Mumbai Indians are as follows:
Cameron Green –
INR 17.5 crore: Acquired in the IPL 2023 auction, Green had an impressive season, scoring 452 runs and taking 6 wickets. However, he was later traded to RCB to accommodate Hardik Pandya’s return.
Rohit Sharma –
INR 16 crore: Mumbai Indians’ captain since 2013, Rohit Sharma’s salary was increased to INR 16 crore for the 2022 IPL season. Under his leadership, the team has secured five IPL titles.
Ishan Kishan –
INR 15.25 crore: In the IPL 2022 mega-auction, MI secured Ishan Kishan for a substantial bid of INR 15.25 crore. Kishan, a versatile player as an opener and wicket-keeper, returned to MI after not being retained in the previous seasons.
Hardik Pandya –
INR 15 crore: Despite not being in the top three, Pandya’s return to MI at INR 15 crore for the 2024 season is noteworthy. He had previously been with the team for seven seasons, winning four IPL titles.
Jasprit Bumrah
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INR 12 crore: Considered irreplaceable, Bumrah has played his entire IPL career for Mumbai Indians, contributing significantly to the team’s success. His salary is set at INR 12 crore, and he has played a crucial role in MI winning five IPL titles.
