Captain Hardik and Rohit did not want to retain Ishan Kishan? Mahela Jayawardene made a big revelation

By News Update On Nov 2, 2024

IPL 2025: Before IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians retained Hardik Pandya as captain and retained a total of 5 players. The franchise released its star wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan. Now the franchise's head coach Mahela Jayawardene has given a statement that MI held a lot of talks regarding the release of Ishan and all the big players were involved in this conversation.

4 senior players took part in the discussion

Mumbai Indians have retained 4 players for IPL 2025. At the same time, its star wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan has been released and sent to the mega auction. Now Mahela Jayawardene talking about this said, “we talked about. I think four senior players led that discussion. It is not hidden from anyone what happened in the last season, as well as how we will move forward collectively. It was important for us to move in the right direction. Therefore, the coaching staff, team owner, management and these 4 people are important to prepare a new strategy.

You can also use RTM

Mumbai Indians can use RTM to buy Ishan Kishan in the mega auction of Indian Premier League 2025. Jayawardene gave a hint and said, “We have had a lot of conversations with our coaches, owners and others about all 5 players. This was a difficult decision. But I think with the big auction, we needed options. Obviously, we can also include right to match in this.”

Ishan Kishan has been a part of MI for 7 years

Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan has been a part of Mumbai Indians for the last 7 years. He joined MI in 2018 and remains with the team continuously. However, the franchise had released him in the mega auction of IPL 2022, but then brought him back by buying him from the mega auction for Rs 15.75 crore. Now it remains to be seen whether the franchise once again includes him or he will be seen playing for some other team in IPL 2025.

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