The WPL 2025 Auction witnessed some high-profile signings as five teams picked up 19 players ahead of the upcoming Women's T20 franchise league season. Gujarat Giants made a statement by shelling out Rs 1.9 Crore for Indian youngster Simran Shaikh, while also securing the services of West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin for Rs 1.7 Crore. Mumbai Indians also made their mark by investing in Tamil Nadu's G Kamalini and Haridwar's Prema Rawat for a hefty price.
Mumbai Indians continue their dominant run in the 17th edition of India's top-tier domestic T20 tournament by defeating Madhya Pradesh by 5 wickets to clinch the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 title on Sunday. In a thrilling final match, opener Rahane and the in-form Suryakumar Yadav laid the foundation for Mumbai's successful chase of 175 runs, backed by a match-winning cameo from Suryansh Shedge. Despite a strong performance from Madhya Pradesh's top-order, it was not enough to stop Mumbai's record-stretching 63rd domestic title.
The Women's Premier League 2025 Auction in Bengaluru on Sunday witnessed a fierce bidding war between the Gujarat Giants and Delhi Capitals for talented batter Simran Shaikh. Eventually, the Gujarat Giants secured her for a whopping price of Rs 1.9 crore due to her impressive performance in previous tournaments. Other exciting uncapped players, such as Deandra Dottin and G Kamalini, also caught the attention of franchises, with Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru securing them for hefty sums.
The upcoming 2025 Women’s Premier League auction in Bengaluru is expected to be an intense battle as five teams compete to bolster their roster. With big names like Deandra Dottin, Nadine de Klerk, and Heather Knight up for grabs, defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore will focus on maintaining their core players while also adding young talent to their team. Other teams like Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants are also ready to make big moves in the auction.
Lauritz Knudsen, a unit of Schneider Electric group, has announced a strategic partnership with Mumbai Indians as their principal sponsor for the 2022 season. The deal will see the Lauritz Knudsen logo appearing on the front of the team's jersey, reaching their 50 million global fan base. This collaboration aims to combine the expertise and energy of both brands to engage fans and contribute to shaping the new India.
Former India head coach, John Wright, has shared the fascinating story of how he discovered Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah during his tenure as Mumbai Indians' coach in 2013 to 2015. While watching a domestic T20 match, Wright was mesmerized by Bumrah's unusual action and raw talent, and wasted no time in signing him for the team. Even cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was blown away by Bumrah's talent during the first IPL game for Mumbai Indians. However, Wright also recalls how Bumrah faced initial struggles before becoming the world-renowned bowler he is today.
After spending 9.25 crore, Mumbai Indians failed to retain Deepak Chahar in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, who later rejoined Chennai Super Kings. The pacer credited CSK skipper MS Dhoni for his development and expressed disappointment at not being able to continue with the franchise. Chahar also shared about his efforts to regain fitness and make a comeback in the Indian squad.
The Jharkhand team broke a world record in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 edition with a stunning victory over Arunachal Pradesh. Led by Ishan Kishan's incredible 77 runs off just 23 balls, Jharkhand was able to chase down a mere total of 93 runs in just 4.3 overs. Kishan's performance caught the attention of IPL teams, ultimately leading to his acquisition by Sunrisers Hyderabad for a whopping 11.25 crore rupees. His former team, Mumbai Indians, must now be regretting their decision to let him go. With Kishan in their arsenal, SRH has a lethal batting lineup that is sure to cause destruction in the upcoming IPL season.
Ishan Kishan, who spent six years with the Mumbai Indians franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), took to social media to express his gratitude for the team, city and fans. The wicketkeeper-batter had a successful stint with MI, amassing 2,325 runs in 89 matches, before being acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 11.25 crore in the upcoming mega auction. The 26-year-old thanked the management, coaches and teammates for their support in a heartfelt farewell post.
The Mumbai Indians emerged as the clear winners of the IPL 2025 mega auction as they made strategic picks and successfully built a team around their retained core. With star players like Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah, MI added valuable assets in Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Reece Topley, and Will Jacks to strengthen their fast bowling and batting departments. The addition of former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar at his base price of Rs 30 lakh also made headlines. Here is the full squad list for Mumbai Indians after the mega auction.