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Why Did Rohit Sharma Take Mumbai Indians' Fourth Retention Spot For IPL 2025?

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Mumbai Indians retained its core [Source: @asmemesss/x.com]Mumbai Indians retained its core [Source: @asmemesss/x.com]

In a league where every move is high-stakes and superstars fight for top billing, Rohit Sharma’s recent decision shows he’s cut from a different cloth. The former Mumbai Indians captain just pulled off a move that not every superstar would even dream of.

With the IPL 2025 mega auction around the corner, the five-time IPL champs retained five key players, but the headlines? They’re all about Rohit Sharma’s selfless decision to take a back seat.

Rohit Sharma Himself Took the Fourth Retention Spot for Mumbai Indians

Yes, the Hitman himself, arguably one of the biggest names in the league, volunteered to come in as MI’s fourth retention, just so the young guns could grab the spotlight.

So, why the self-demotion? Rohit felt it was time to let the next generation step up. After announcing his retirement from the T20I format, he figured the fourth spot was a good fit for him, clearing the way for the likes of Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah to shine.

In a world where everyone’s scrambling for the top spot, Rohit’s move feels like a breath of fresh air. It's a real ‘team-first’ mindset that’s rare in today’s cutthroat sporting world.


Mumbai Indians Retains Its Core

Meanwhile, the big bucks Mumbai Indians splashed on their top picks show they’re all in for a comeback season. They retained their core Indian players with a hefty ₹75 crore, making sure the backbone of the squad stays intact.

Jasprit Bumrah snagged ₹18 crore, followed by Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav, both sitting pretty with ₹16.35 crore. Rohit, with his usual calm demeanour, took the ₹16.30 crore retention and let Tilak Varma round out the list at ₹8 crore.

But this isn’t just about money or contracts – it's about loyalty. For anyone who thought Rohit might be done with MI after being stripped of the captaincy, he’s just proven them wrong.

In 2024, Mumbai’s season was, to put it lightly, a washout. They finished last, winning only four games, yet here’s Rohit, still holding on, showing up, and doing whatever he can to help the team rebuild. He’s been the backbone of MI, their most capped player, their top run-scorer, and someone who’s as loyal to the team as they come.

What’s next? Well, there’s some chatter about whether Rohit could return as captain. It’s a long shot, especially with Hardik having led the side last season. 

But with the auction purse now sitting at ₹45 crore, there’s room for MI to build a squad that can give everyone a run for their money. The way Rohit’s handled things, whether he’s captain or not, he’s already leading the squad in spirit.