MI released, what is the base price of Sachin Tendulkar's darling in IPL mega auction? Know which team can bid

Cricket News Desk. Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar, has been included in the IPL 2025 mega auction. His name is also included in the shortlisted names. The left-arm fast bowler was released by Mumbai Indians on the IPL 2025 retention day. Arjun Tendulkar, who has been a part of IPL for the last four seasons, will be seen trying his luck in the mega auction this time. Let us know what is their real price.

What is the original cost of Arjun?

Arjun started his IPL career with Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2021, when he was bought for his original price of Rs 20 lakh. He went to UAE as a net bowler for MI in IPL 2020. MI re-signed Arjun for Rs 30 lakh in the IPL 2022 mega auction. Mumbai Indians finally gave Arjun Tendulkar a chance to debut in IPL 2023. After being released ahead of the upcoming IPL season, Arjun Tendulkar has entered the auction with a base price of Rs 30 lakh.

Arjun played four matches in IPL 2023, but was a part of only one match in the next season. MI is left with one Right to Match card, which they have to use on an uncapped player. Arjun has been in form ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction and has continued to perform well for Goa in the Ranji Trophy. However, he is not expected to fetch a huge amount but it will be interesting to see which franchise bids for him.

mumbai indians retention list

Mumbai Indians have retained their 5 key players. Jasprit Bumrah was his first choice for Rs 18 crore. Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Verma and Suryakumar Yadav were the other four retained from MI. The MI management has already confirmed that there will be no change in the captaincy and Hardik will continue to lead the franchise in IPL 2025. 5-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians had their worst IPL season in 2024 under Hardik and finished last in the points table.