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IPL 2025, Hardik Pandya: BCCI's IPL Governing Council has announced the retention rules. After which now cricket experts and players are giving their opinion on this. BCCI has given permission to retain 6 players. Therefore now the franchise has to take a decision on this. The future of former captain Rohit Sharma has become the biggest topic of discussion for Mumbai Indians. Mumbai team is troubled by the presence of players like Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Tilak Verma. The team will have to take tough decisions to retain him.
Meanwhile, cricket commentator and former Indian batsman Aakash Chopra believes that Mumbai will have to take a big decision regarding captain Hardik Pandya at this time. Many believe that Hardik will be Mumbai's number-1 retention ahead of the new season. However, according to Akash, this place should be taken by Jasprit Bumrah.
Difficult to replace Indian players
Akash said, 'It is difficult to retain Indian players. Till now Mumbai and Chennai have won 5 trophies each. There are strong Indian players in both the teams. You can replace foreign players. But it is difficult to replace Indian players. Can you tell me who is Bumrah's replacement?
Hardik Pandya could be the fourth choice of the franchise
Regarding Hardik Pandya, Akash said, 'Earlier he has played for Kolkata Knight Riders. He could be the fourth choice of the franchise. Suryakumar Yadav can be another option. Rohit Sharma, Tilak Verma, Ishan Kishan will have to fight for the remaining places. Mumbai Indians have three Indian players to retain, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar, Bumrah. After this I think the franchise will discuss the next step with Rohit Sharma.
Bumrah is the first retention for me
Regarding retention, Akash further said, 'The most interesting thing in all this will be the order of retention. Who will be first, who will be second and all the rest, for me Bumrah is the first retention. If Bumrah is your first player then you also have captain Hardik Pandya. This may become the fourth retention. Then you also have India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, he comes in the Rs 14 crore range. Then you also have Rohit Sharma and Tilak Verma. Apart from this, wicketkeeper and batsman Ishan Kishan is also an option. 'It will be very difficult to take a decision.'